On July 26, 1991, Montreal’s Mark Gardner made Dodger Stadium history—becoming the first visiting pitcher in its 30-year history to no-hit the Dodgers through nine innings. But the magic unraveled in the 10th, as Gardner lost both the no-hitter and the game, joining just 10 others in MLB history to suffer that fate. Back in Fresno, fans followed every pitch—Gardner was a Fresno State standout, and the story carried a familiar sting. In 1965, Reds pitcher and Fresno native Jim Maloney endured the same heartbreak twice in one season, losing no-hitters in extra innings to the Mets and Cubs. It was a cruel reminder that in baseball, perfection can be gone in an instant.

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