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Major League Baseball has such a remarkable history that it is remarkable that there are still things that have not yet been done.
On Wednesday, one more thing was struck off the list.
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Houston’s starting pitcher Astros Luis Garcia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 (AP Photo / LM Otero)
Houston Astros pitchers Louis Garcia and Phil Matton threw a flawless inning against the Texas Rangers – nine pitches and three outs.
Astros and Rangers officials said it was the first time in MLB history to have two innings with nine points and three outs in the same game from either one team or each team playing each other.
“It feels so good because it’s a story,” Garcia told MLB.com. “I’m very happy for myself and for Phil. I don’t know what to say. I’m just happy.”
The cherry on top? Houston won 9-2. Martin Maldonado had a helping hand with a double double in the first inning and Homer in the fourth.
Houston Astros’ Martin Maldonado hugs his teammate Michael Brantley, 23, after Maldonado made a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Otero)
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“To be a part of it, every time you make a story … I’m glad I got into this situation,” he said.
Astros manager Dusty Baker added: “We haven’t had such a first inning in a long time. A few records, the same guys we shot back to back with nine passes … So the day was good for us. “
Garcia and Maton were the eighth and ninth pitchers to throw flawless innings in the history of Astros. Will Harris did it last in 2019 against the Lost Angeles Angels, and Brandon Beck did it in 2004 against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Matton, left, checks his hand for foreign matter as he heads to the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. 2 Astros won 9 . (AP Photo / LM Otero)
“It’s super cool. It’s not something you go out here every day and you’re obviously trying to do. You’re obviously trying to strike out every attacker you come across,” Matton said. “I am still trying to think. Great experience. “
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Garcia made six innings and allowed two runs – one won – with four hits and nine shots. Maton released him and his only inning killed all three batters.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ryan Gaidos is the sports editor of Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.
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