Reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell throws no-hitter

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Blake Snell had never completed eight innings before Friday night - of course, his first complete game came in style.

The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner threw a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.

Snell had 11 strikeouts and three walks in his historic outing - Elly De La Cruz lined out to right field to preserve the no-no.

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Blake Snell #7 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 02, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Snell has had quite a turnaround of late, which is surprising to say for a reigning Cy Young Award winner. However, the lefty was pitching to a 9.51 ERA in his first five starts. 

But, in his last five, he's recorded just two earned runs (both of them in one start against the Los Angeles Dodgers) in 33 innings - that adds up to a 0.45 ERA.

Snell signed late in the offseason, causing his start of the season to be delayed - after just two starts, he landed on the injured list. But he sure seems to have found his old ways.

Prior to Friday, Snell's career-high was 7.2 innings pitched - in fact, he had recorded at least one out in the seventh inning just four times ever.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.  (Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports)

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It's the third no-hitter in the major leagues this season, joining Ronel Blanco back in April and Dylan