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James Paxton first Canadian ever to toss no-hitter in Canada
TORONTO -- James Paxton became the first Canadian to throw a no-hitter in his home country, pitching the Seattle Mariners over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 Tuesday night.
A 29-year-old lefty from Ladner, British Columbia, Paxton got a standing ovation at Rogers Centre. The crowd rooted for him in the late innings, realizing he was one of their own; his tattoo of Canada's national symbol includes an image of a family home near Vancouver.
Paxton joined Dick Fowler of the 1945 Philadelphia Athletics as the only Canadians to throw a no-hitter.
Paxton struck out seven, walked three, threw 99 pitches and benefited from an outstanding play by third baseman Kyle Seager to get the final out.
A 29-year-old lefty from Ladner, British Columbia, Paxton got a standing ovation at Rogers Centre. The crowd rooted for him in the late innings, realizing he was one of their own; his tattoo of Canada's national symbol includes an image of a family home near Vancouver.
Paxton joined Dick Fowler of the 1945 Philadelphia Athletics as the only Canadians to throw a no-hitter.
Paxton struck out seven, walked three, threw 99 pitches and benefited from an outstanding play by third baseman Kyle Seager to get the final out.