Dodgers pull Ross Stripling after 7 1/3 no-hit innings in MLB debut

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling pitched a no-hitter through 7 1/3 innings in his major league debut Friday night against the San Francisco Giants.

Despite allowing zero hits, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling was pulled after 7 1/3 innings in his major league debut Friday night against the San Francisco Giants.

After throwing 100 pitches and allowing a walk to Angel Pagan, manager Dave Roberts decided to lift Stripling and put in reliever Chris Hatcher.  

Hatcher gave up a two-run homer to the first batter he faced, Trevor Brown, which tied the game 2–2. The home run was the first of Brown’s career.

.@1trevorbrown’s to do list:
- 1st career HR
- Break up no-no
- Tie the game#Wowhttps://t.co/yvl4amIyv1

— MLB (@MLB) April 9, 2016

Stripling, 26, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2014, earned a starting spot in the Dodgers’ rotation in spring training. The pitcher walked four and struck out four on Friday. 

The only pitcher to throw a no-hitter in his major league debut was Bumpus Jones in 1892 for the Cincinnati Reds, according to Elias Sports.

Brandon Crawford hit a home run to left field in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Giants a 3–2 win.