Ross Stripling's final line in a 1-0 win over San Diego State today at Olsen Field: 9.0 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts.
He faced the minimum ... 27 batters. His one walk was erased on a caught stealing.
Just an unbelievable performance by one of the all-time great pitchers to ever suit up for the maroon and white. And on the same weekend that he graduated from Texas A&M ... just a special moment for #36 and to the Aggie program!
I was lucky enough to attend today's game as a fan, along with my wife, daughter, a couple of TexAgs staffers and a few of you TexAgs subscribers who took my invite and came out to watch baseball with me. Seeing this build from a fan's perspective was remarkable.
As we walked inside the park, I was greeted by Hayes Stripling, Ross' dad. We spoke for a minute and I just left him with that feeling that it was going to be a great day for Ross. I had no idea that his outing would turn out this good!
Strip wowed the SDSU bats with a three-pitch mix, keeping them off guard the entire day. Location, location, location ... the fastball was spotted exactly where he wanted it and the breaking ball was special today! The changeup ... also great and fooled the Aztecs throughout.
Matt Juengel's spectacular play at third base - a spot that he hasn't played in two months - on a bunt attempt in the first inning turned out to be significant. As was Scott Arthur's athletic play on a push bunt between first and second a few innings later. Other than that, not a lot of drama. Just one heck of a dominating performance.
It's been a long, long time since A&M has had a pitcher throw a nine-inning no hitter. Zach Jackson opened his A&M career with a seven-inning no-no on opening day in '04. That's the last no hitter until today by an Aggie pitcher. Before that, Ryan Rupe and two relievers combined for a no hitter in '98. The last nine-inning no-no by one guy was Matt Blank in 1996.
All told ... there have been just 11 no hitters in Texas A&M's long history of baseball. This is just the fifth nine-inning no hitter by a single pitcher. The other six have either been seven-inning no hitters or combined no hitters.
An amazing feat by an amazing young man! If this doesn't get you to vote for Ross Stripling for the Lowe's Senior Class Award, I don't know what will.
Vote now and vote often by clicking here: http://www.seniorclassaward.com/vote/baseball_2012/
Austin Meek will have a full breakdown, plus post-game audio posted shortly. But I wanted to get this out there for you guys and share my thoughts before getting ready for Leone's wedding.
Congrats Ross! Nobody is more deserving of the success coming their way than #36!
He faced the minimum ... 27 batters. His one walk was erased on a caught stealing.
Just an unbelievable performance by one of the all-time great pitchers to ever suit up for the maroon and white. And on the same weekend that he graduated from Texas A&M ... just a special moment for #36 and to the Aggie program!
I was lucky enough to attend today's game as a fan, along with my wife, daughter, a couple of TexAgs staffers and a few of you TexAgs subscribers who took my invite and came out to watch baseball with me. Seeing this build from a fan's perspective was remarkable.
As we walked inside the park, I was greeted by Hayes Stripling, Ross' dad. We spoke for a minute and I just left him with that feeling that it was going to be a great day for Ross. I had no idea that his outing would turn out this good!
Strip wowed the SDSU bats with a three-pitch mix, keeping them off guard the entire day. Location, location, location ... the fastball was spotted exactly where he wanted it and the breaking ball was special today! The changeup ... also great and fooled the Aztecs throughout.
Matt Juengel's spectacular play at third base - a spot that he hasn't played in two months - on a bunt attempt in the first inning turned out to be significant. As was Scott Arthur's athletic play on a push bunt between first and second a few innings later. Other than that, not a lot of drama. Just one heck of a dominating performance.
It's been a long, long time since A&M has had a pitcher throw a nine-inning no hitter. Zach Jackson opened his A&M career with a seven-inning no-no on opening day in '04. That's the last no hitter until today by an Aggie pitcher. Before that, Ryan Rupe and two relievers combined for a no hitter in '98. The last nine-inning no-no by one guy was Matt Blank in 1996.
All told ... there have been just 11 no hitters in Texas A&M's long history of baseball. This is just the fifth nine-inning no hitter by a single pitcher. The other six have either been seven-inning no hitters or combined no hitters.
An amazing feat by an amazing young man! If this doesn't get you to vote for Ross Stripling for the Lowe's Senior Class Award, I don't know what will.
Vote now and vote often by clicking here: http://www.seniorclassaward.com/vote/baseball_2012/
Austin Meek will have a full breakdown, plus post-game audio posted shortly. But I wanted to get this out there for you guys and share my thoughts before getting ready for Leone's wedding.
Congrats Ross! Nobody is more deserving of the success coming their way than #36!
