It's a hit that's not an error, but should I cut No-Hitter like that? Still, Fried smiled and won four ⅔ without losing a point in seven innings

Apr 21, 2025

It's a hit that's not an error, but should I cut No-Hitter like that? Still, Fried smiled and won four ⅔ without losing a point in seven innings
In the game between the Yankees and Tampa Bay on the 21st (Korea time), Tampa Bay's number of hits on the electronic display changed from 0 to 1 ahead of the Tampa Bay attack in the bottom of the 8th inning. On this day, Bill Matthews (center), the official record holder, reversed Tampa Bay Chandler Simpson's first base safety from an error to a hit in the sixth inning. Photo = MLB.TV Capture



It's a hit that's not an error, but should I cut No-Hitter like that? Still, Fried smiled and won four ⅔ without losing a point in seven innings
New York Yankees Max Fried takes the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on the 21st (Korea time) and sprays the ball vigorously. AFP Yonhap News
During the game, an error turned into a hit, and the no-heater march was cut off.

The person in charge is New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried.

Fried started the away game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Stain Brenner Field in Tampa, Florida on the 21st (Korea time) and continued his no-hitter march until the 7th inning. However, just before taking the mound to pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning, Tampa Bay's hit count changed to 1. The recorder reversed his judgment.




The situation was like this.

Tampa Bay's offense in the bottom of the sixth inning, trailing 0-3. One out, left-handed hitter Chandler Simpson hit a grounder to first base. The ball passed through first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's glove and flowed toward second base, making Simpson safe by passing through first base. Bill Matthews, the official archivist, announced an error.

However, as the inning passed and Fried took the mound to pitch in the eighth inning, Tampa Bay's number of hits exposed on the electronic display changed from 0 to 1. Matthews corrected Simpson's hit in the sixth inning from an error to an infield hit. Matthews officially informed the field that his judgment on the play had been corrected.




It's a hit that's not an error, but should I cut No-Hitter like that? Still, Fried smiled and won four ⅔ without losing a point in seven innings
Tampa Bay Chandler Simpson hits a ground ball between 1-2 bases in the bottom of the 6th inning and sprints to safety at first base. Yankees pitcher Max Fried entered the base cover, but first baseman Paul Goldschmidt missed the ball. The record keeper, who judged that even if the normal defense was made, would have been safe, corrected the mistake he had given to him with a hit. Photo = MLB.TV Capture
According to MLB.com , Matthews decided that Simpson, who is fast, would have been safe even if Goldschmidt caught it properly and tossed it to Fried, who put the base cover on it.

However, he was out when Simpson hit a similar ground ball after one out in the third inning. Goldschmidt caught the ball and threw it to Fried, who quickly entered the first base cover, but Simpson's foot was slightly late and was out.

After the game, Simpson said, "(Even if it became a normal defense) I think I would have been safe. "Given the distance to first base when looking at Fried's position, I would have stepped on the base first," he stressed, and then said "Thank God the decision changed."




Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, `Of course, we wouldn't have beaten Simpson's quick feet. So I accept the result. However, when No-Hitter is in progress during the game, (the judgment) becomes a little tricky. In reality, it is true that it is a hit." It means that it was not appropriate for Rohter to change his record during the ongoing game, although he admits a hit.

As a result, Fried allowed a heavy hit to leadoff hitter Jake Maeng-ham in the eighth inning, so the no-hitter was canceled anyway. Fried eventually caught two more outs and handed over the mound to Fernando Cruz with two outs and a runner on first base.

It's a hit that's not an error, but should I cut No-Hitter like that? Still, Fried smiled and won four ⅔ without losing a point in seven innings
Max Fried throws a check ball to the first baseman Junior Caminero in the bottom of the first inning. AP Yonhap News
Fried said after the game, `I don't know. I looked at the electronic display board (after giving up a hit to Maeng-eom), and it was marked with two hits. I thought that's what happenedAfter trying hard to make a calm expression, "I'm glad we won, though."

Aaron Judge also "Max doesn't care about that. He is always only interested in going to the mound to help the team and help them win. I did a very good job today."

Fried pitched seven ⅔ innings with two hits, two walks and two strikeouts, his fourth win of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.42. The two leagues are ranked first in multiple wins, sixth in ERA, 19th in strikeouts (30), and third in pitching innings (31 ⅔).

Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million FA contract last winter and wore a Yankees uniform. It can be said that the existing ace Gerrit Cole received Tommy John Surgery before the season, and Fried started the season as the first starter and is playing an ace role.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.