It was his 50th start in the Majors, and he made the most of it.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull threw the 8th no hitter in Detroit Tigers history tonight against the Seattle Mariners, earning nine strikeouts while walking just a pair of batters. It’s the first no-hitter in Tigers history since Justin Verlander did so in May of 2011, just over a decade ago.
For those of you who couldn’t catch the game, we present to you the final out of tonight’s game:
For the 8th time in @tigers franchise history, a NO-HITTER has been thrown. Spencer Turnbull, take a FREAKING bow. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/7u0mClaeTL
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) May 19, 2021
The eight no-hitters in Detroit Tigers history:
► May 18, 2021: Spencer Turnbull vs. Seattle Mariners, 5-0
► May 7, 2011: Justin Verlander vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 9-0
► June 12, 2007: Justin Verlander vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4-0
► April 7, 1984: Jack Morris vs. Chicago White Sox, 4-0
► June 20, 1958: Jim Bunning vs. Boston Red Sox, 3-0
► Aug. 25, 1952: Virgil Trucks vs. New York Yankees, 1-0
► May 15, 1952: Virgil Trucks vs. Washington Senators, 1-0
► July 4, 1912: George Mullin vs. St. Louis Browns, 7-0
It was a great accomplishment that Spencer Turnbull. Maybe he can do it his next start