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Arkansas Pitcher Makes History with No-Hitter

OMAHA, NE, USATuesday, June 17, 2025
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The college baseball world was on its feet on June 16th. Gage Wood, a junior pitcher from Arkansas, had a night to remember. He threw a no-hitter in the Men's College World Series. This was a big deal. It was only the third time in the history of the series that a pitcher had thrown a no-hitter. Wood's performance was nothing short of spectacular. He struck out 19 batters, setting a new record for the most strikeouts in a single game in the series. His fastball was on point, and he had a great curveball too. He kept his cool the entire game, even when he hit a batter. He didn't let it phase him. He just kept pitching and striking out batters. Wood's journey to this historic game was impressive. He had thrown 13 strikeouts in the regionals just 15 days earlier. He was on a roll, and this game was the cherry on top. He had a career-high of 14 strikeouts in the seventh inning. He was one out away from a perfect game. But, he hit a batter in the eighth inning. He didn't let it get to him. He struck out the next three batters and finished the game with 19 strikeouts. The crowd went wild. His teammates rushed the field, and his parents cheered from the stands. Wood had made history. He had thrown the third no-hitter in Men's College World Series history. He had also set a new record for the most strikeouts in a single game. He had done it all in front of a packed stadium. The game was a big win for Arkansas. They had kept their title hopes alive. They would now face the winner of UCLA and LSU in the semifinals. It was a tough road ahead, but Wood had shown that he was up for the challenge. He had proven that he was one of the best pitchers in the country. Baseball is a game of numbers. It's a game of statistics. Wood had thrown a no-hitter. He had struck out 19 batters. He had set a new record. But, it was more than just numbers. It was a testament to his skill, his determination, and his love for the game. He had made history, and he had done it in style.
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