09-07-2006, 01:41 AM
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Florida rookie pitches no-hitter
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MIAMI (AP) -- Anibal Sanchez was standing behind the mound when the scoreboard caught his eye, confirming what he already knew: He was one out from a no-hitter.
He froze. For a couple of seconds, the Florida Marlins' rookie didn't move.
"I said, `Wow. This hitter is the last one,"' Sanchez said.
Then he collected himself and, in this year of sensational rookies, finished up the greatest performance yet.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan brought the longest period without a no-hitter in major league history to a close Wednesday night, benefiting from three defensive gems by teammates to lead the Marlins over the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0.
"This is the best moment of my life," Sanchez said. "You never think that's going to happen."
One of four rookies in the Florida rotation, Sanchez (7-2) walked four and pitched around an error. He struck out six and threw 103 pitches in his 13th career start.
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As memorable as that day may have been, it will forever pale in comparison. Sanchez said he never before came close to pitching a no-hitter at any level.
"I'm going to remember this," he said, "every morning, every day."
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http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_y...906128&prov=ap
Pretty amazing achievement, especially for a guy with only 13 games under his belt. He'll probably get one hell of a contract next season.
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