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batted balls · 08-27-2006, 08:34 PM

August 19, 2007

Tempe, Ariz.--Like every starting pitcher, Gary Gentry has dreamed of throwing a no-hitter. That dream was shattered Thursday--but not by a hit. Instead, it was an injury that ended Gentry's bid.

The Arizona State right-hander was removed from the game after pitching 7.2 innings of no-hit baseball. After retiring Texas second baseman Shane Halter on a fly out, Gentry experienced a "shooting pain" in his pitching arm.

"It was as sharp of pain as I've ever felt in my arm," Gentry said.

After watching Gentry throw a few practice pitches, Arizona State manager Bobby Winkles decided to remove his starter from the game.

"I played it safe," Winkles said. "We had the game in hand. We need Gary Gentry in our rotation if possible. Why take chances?"

Gentry agreed with Winkles' decision.

"Sure I would have loved to pitch a no-hitter," Gentry said. "But with the sort of pain I was experiencing, it wasn't worth the risk."

Reliever Lerrin LaGrow entered the game and retired Texas short stop Ron Gardenhire to end the inning and keep the no-hitter intact. However, Longhorn third baseman Grady Hatton doubled over the head of center fielder Oddibe McDowell to lead off the ninth.

"I wanted to complete it for Gary," said LaGrow. "Give Hatton credit. He hit the ball hard."

LaGrow then retired the next three Texas hitters to finish out the 8-0 Arizona State victory.

Gentry, who walked three and struck out eight, improved his record to 12-1. Gentry has won nine straight decisions. His status will be evaulated tomorrow.

"I won't speculate about Gary at this point," said Winkles.

The Sun Devils broke the game open with a six-run fourth inning. Arizona State hit three home runs in that inning off Texas starter Calvin Schiraldi (5-5). Bob Horner, McDowell and Rick Monday hit the homers. McDowell later added a two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Burt Hooton.

The win allowed Arizona State to keep pace with first-place Southern California. The Sun Devils (83-41) trail USC by eight games. The Trojans improved their record to 91-33 with a 5-2 win over San Diego State. Both Arizona State and USC have won eight of the last 10 games.

08-27-2006, 08:34 PM	#240 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Injury Thwarts Gentry's No-Hit Bid August 19, 2007 Tempe, Ariz.--Like every starting pitcher, Gary Gentry has dreamed of throwing a no-hitter. That dream was shattered Thursday--but not by a hit. Instead, it was an injury that ended Gentry's bid. The Arizona State right-hander was removed from the game after pitching 7.2 innings of no-hit baseball. After retiring Texas second baseman Shane Halter on a fly out, Gentry experienced a "shooting pain" in his pitching arm. "It was as sharp of pain as I've ever felt in my arm," Gentry said. After watching Gentry throw a few practice pitches, Arizona State manager Bobby Winkles decided to remove his starter from the game. "I played it safe," Winkles said. "We had the game in hand. We need Gary Gentry in our rotation if possible. Why take chances?" Gentry agreed with Winkles' decision. "Sure I would have loved to pitch a no-hitter," Gentry said. "But with the sort of pain I was experiencing, it wasn't worth the risk." Reliever Lerrin LaGrow entered the game and retired Texas short stop Ron Gardenhire to end the inning and keep the no-hitter intact. However, Longhorn third baseman Grady Hatton doubled over the head of center fielder Oddibe McDowell to lead off the ninth. "I wanted to complete it for Gary," said LaGrow. "Give Hatton credit. He hit the ball hard." LaGrow then retired the next three Texas hitters to finish out the 8-0 Arizona State victory. Gentry, who walked three and struck out eight, improved his record to 12-1. Gentry has won nine straight decisions. His status will be evaulated tomorrow. "I won't speculate about Gary at this point," said Winkles. The Sun Devils broke the game open with a six-run fourth inning. Arizona State hit three home runs in that inning off Texas starter Calvin Schiraldi (5-5). Bob Horner, McDowell and Rick Monday hit the homers. McDowell later added a two-run shot in the eighth off reliever Burt Hooton. The win allowed Arizona State to keep pace with first-place Southern California. The Sun Devils (83-41) trail USC by eight games. The Trojans improved their record to 91-33 with a 5-2 win over San Diego State. Both Arizona State and USC have won eight of the last 10 games. Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-27-2006 at 08:46 PM.