When I first heard Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, I didn’t think anybody would be able to match it. Roy Halladay didn’t today, but came as close as you can possibly get by throwing a no-hitter with just one walk.
Congratulations, Doc.
You struck out ex-Phillie Scott Rolen three times and finished with eight for the game, one more than Larsen K’d.
Here’s the video of Halladay completing the no-no. That last play wasn’t easy for catcher Carlos Ruiz, by the way. Here’s the box:
October 6, 2010
Halladay throws 2nd no-hitter in playoff history, Don Larsen’s perfect game the 1st
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