What you need to know about Lucas Giolito
3. Lucas Giolito throws first no-hitter of 2020
A lot has happened during this MLB season so far — some good, but also a lot of bad. One thing that hadn’t happened was a no-hitter… at least not until Tuesday night.
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![]() CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 25: Lucas GChicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito successfully checked that box with a near-perfect outing against the Pirates last night, iolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 25, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito successfully checked that box with a near-perfect outing against the Pirates last night, only allowing one baserunner via walk in Chicago’s 4-0 win. Here’s what you should know about Giolito’s performance: |
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Giolito’s career arc sure has been something to this point. A few years ago he was one of the worst pitchers in baseball with the league’s most walks and highest ERA among qualified starters, and then he turned it around and became an All-Star last year. Now, he’s an ace on a young, exciting team that’s as hot as any club in baseball right now. And now he’s got his place in MLB history with a no-hitter. That’s what we call growth!
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