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Why are there so many no-hitters?

A number of factors are in play leading to the surge of no-hitters. Chief among them are an emphasis on power pitching and batters’ having shown a willingness to sell out contact in order to increase power.

Why are pitchers throwing no-hitters?

Because batters can reach base by means other than a hit, a pitcher can throw a no-hitter (though not a perfect game) and still give up runs, and even lose the game, although this is extremely uncommon, and most no-hitters are also shutouts.

What year had the most no-hitters?

The most no-hitters in a single season was 1884 in which 12 were thrown, followed by 1990 with 9 and 1991 with 8. However, since the redefinition the totals for each season have been reduced to 8 in 1884 and 7 in 1990, 1991, 2012 and 2015.

How many no-hitters have there been in the MLB in 2021?

So far in 2021, nine no-hitters have been thrown: The Padres’ Joe Musgrove kicked off no-no season on April 9 vs. the Rangers. White Sox starter Carlos Rodon downed division rival Cleveland on April 14.

How many no-hitters have been thrown in the MLB this year?

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There were nine total nine-inning no-hitters thrown in the 2021 season.

How many no-hitters are there?

Through September 11, 2021, there have been 314 no-hitters officially recognized by Major League Baseball (MLB); the first 43 in the pre-modern era (before the formation of the American League in 1901) and the balance in the modern era.

How many no-hitters were there this year in Major League Baseball?

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That record was tied during the 2021 season on Aug. 14. The nine no-hitters this season set a new modern-era record, surpassing the seven no-hitters in one season, achieved in 1990, 1991, 2012 and 2015.

How many no-hitters does each team have?

The 2021 MLB season has been filled with pitching drama. Seven hurlers and two groups of pitchers have thrown no-hitters….No-hitters by team.

Team	Number of no-hitters
Los Angeles Dodgers	26
Chicago White Sox	20
Boston Red Sox	18
San Francisco Giants	17

What team has been no-hit the most?

Seven hurlers and two groups of pitchers have thrown no-hitters. Those nine total no-nos are a major league record for most in a season….No-hitters by team.

Team	Number of no-hitters
Los Angeles Dodgers	26
Chicago White Sox	20
Boston Red Sox	18
San Francisco Giants	17

Who threw the first no-hitter in 2021?

Joe Musgrove
Joe Musgrove: Musgrove tossed the first no-hitter of the season — and in San Diego Padres history — against the Texas Rangers on April 9. Carlos Rodon: Rodon’s no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox on April 14 was just two outs shy of being a perfect game against the Cleveland Indians.

Who threw no-hitters in 2021?

2021 MLB No-Hitters
DATE	PITCHER	TEAM
6/24/2021	Andrew Chafin (1)	CHC
6/24/2021	Zach Davies (6)	CHC
5/19/2021	Corey Kluber	NYY