What are the rules for a no-hitter?
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which a pitcher does not allow any hits to the opposing team. There are a few specific rules that must be followed for a no-hitter to be considered official.
- The pitcher must throw a complete game. This means that he must pitch all nine innings without being relieved by another pitcher.
- The pitcher cannot allow any hits. This includes any type of hit, such as a single, double, triple, or home run.
- The pitcher cannot allow any walks. A walk is when the pitcher throws four balls to a batter without recording an out.
- The pitcher cannot allow any hit batters. A hit batter is when the pitcher hits a batter with a pitch.
- The pitcher cannot allow any errors by his fielders. An error is when a fielder misplays a ball that would have otherwise been an out.
If a pitcher breaks any of these rules, then he will not be credited with a no-hitter. No-hitters are considered to be one of the most difficult feats in baseball to achieve, and they are celebrated by both the pitcher and the team.
Frequently asked questions:
- Can a pitcher be credited with a no-hitter if he gives up a walk? No
- Can a pitcher be credited with a no-hitter if his fielders make an error? No
- Can a no-hitter be broken up by a hit by pitch? No
- Can a no-hitter be broken up by a walk-off home run? Yes
- Do relievers ever get credit for no-hitters? No
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