Justin Verlander no-hitter: Inside the numbers behind Verlander’s third career no-hitter

On Sunday, Astros right-hander Justin Verlander threw the fourth no-hitter in Major League Baseball this season, against the Blue Jays. It was also the second Astros no-hitter on the year after four pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in August. It was Verlander’s second consecutive no-hitter at Rogers Centre, making him the first pitcher in MLB history with multiple no-hitters on the road against the same opponent.

At 36 years old, Verlander proved he’s still got a lot left in him for another World Series run while also propelling himself at the top of the American League Cy Young Award race. Here’s his final line:

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Now, let’s take a closer look at some of the other numbers involved.

A consideration of a no-hitter, and some of the environment it interconnects with.

Blue Jays minor leaguer T.J. Zeuch throws no-hitter

Toronto Blue Jays minor leaguer T.J. Zeuch tossed a no-hitter for Triple-A Buffalo last night. The feat came in a 3-0 victory over the Rochester Red Wings. He needed 114 pitches to do it while striking out three and walking one. He also hit a batter, giving him only two blemishes in the game.

The last no-hitter for Buffalo came when the club was the Indians’ Triple-A team back on June 20, 1997. The guy who did it: Bartolo Colon.