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MLB.com: Morrow flirts with no-no, wins first start

The last pitch he threw on Friday night cost right-hander Brandon Morrow a possible no-hitter, but not his first Major League win as a starter, as the Mariners beat the Yankees, 3-1, at Safeco Field.

Morrow, making his first career start following two seasons as a reliever, held the Yankees hitless for 7 2/3 innings before pinch-hitter Wilson Betemit doubled over right fielder Ichiro Suzuki’s head in right-center.

The hit came on Morrow’s 106th pitch of the game, about 10 more than he was supposed to throw.

NTNgod Posted: September 06, 2008 at 12:46 AM | 8 comment(s)
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1. Bowling Baseball Fan Posted: September 06, 2008 at 01:39 AM (#2930962)

As if it was needed, a no hitter would have been the effective nail on the coffin for this season.

2. baseclog Posted: September 06, 2008 at 01:50 AM (#2930964)

Assuming he makes it through the 8th with 4 more pitches thrown, and the no-hitter still intact, he would start the 9th at 110 pitches. How many pitches would they have let him throw in the 9th? Buchholz took 115 for his no-hitter, and Theo and Francona claimed that he wouldn't have pitched past 120 no matter what. It is very possible that Morrow tops 120. As much crap as Seattle's manager would have gotten from the fans and media, one would think him going out for the 9th wouldn't have been smart (as great of a story as it would have been).

3. The Ghost of Sox Fans Past Posted: September 06, 2008 at 02:12 AM (#2930971)

So what if the M's had groomed him as a starter all along and not messed around with having him in the pen?

4. NJ in DC loathes his classmates and the law Posted: September 06, 2008 at 02:20 AM (#2930976)

Re: 3

The M's handling of Morrow has been very silly. He should have been groomed as a starter from...the start. Despite the lack of starting experience in the last 2 or so years, Morrow was still throwing mid to high 90s until the very end. Obviously a ridiculously talented young pitcher. He and Felix could make a nice 1-2 punch for the next couple seasons.

5. Digit Posted: September 06, 2008 at 02:21 AM (#2930977)

Could have ended up like Justin Verlander this year?

6. andrewberg of udub law Posted: September 06, 2008 at 03:17 AM (#2930988)

I was at the game on my first day in Seattle. That's as positive of an omen as the loss was negative for the Yankees. And I had an idea during the game. I know there are "Jeter Sucks Arod" shirts, but are there "Jeter Yanks Arod" shirts? It seems even more appropriate.

Morrow looked awesome by the way. He threw three different pitches consistently for first pitch strikes, had good separation between the FB and off speed stuff, and got tons of comically bad misses by the Yankees.

7. bookbook Posted: September 06, 2008 at 01:45 PM (#2931158)

You guys are getting ridiculously overexcited about a setup guy. What's wrong with you?

8. depletion Posted: September 06, 2008 at 02:33 PM (#2931198)

Can we call him "Vic" instead of Brandon?

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