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Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Nationals
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn lost his bid for a no-hitter Saturday night against the Washington Nationals when Keibert Ruiz lined a clean single to center field with one out in the seventh inning.After the base hit, Ginn was removed from the game by manager Mark Kotsay and received a standing ovat...
Key takeaway The right-hander exited with the A's leading 8-0 as they tried to snap a 10-game losing streak.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
For San Antonio baseball fans, J.T. Ginn's near no-hitter is a reminder that thrilling performances can happen on any given night, even in the midst of a tough season for the Athletics. The fact that Ginn was able to stifle the Nationals' offense, which had exploded for 21 hits just the night before, is a testament to his skill and determination. As the Athletics try to break their 10-game losing streak, Ginn's outing provides a much-needed spark for the team and its fans. With the Astros' combined no-hitter earlier this season still fresh in the minds of Texas baseball enthusiasts, Ginn's performance will likely generate buzz and excitement among local fans, who will be watching to see if he can build on this impressive start and lead the Athletics to a turnaround.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn lost his bid for a no-hitter Saturday night against the Washington Nationals when Keibert Ruiz lined a clean single to center field with one out in the seventh inning.After the base hit, Ginn was removed from the game by manager Mark Kotsay and received a standing ovat...
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