The Los Angeles Angels maintain their AL West Division lead (21–11) as rookie left-hander Reid Detmers became the 12th in Angels history, and 25th rookie ever, to throw a no-hitter overwhelming the Tampa Bay Rays (18–13) 12–0 in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday.
As the 10th overall pick from the University of Louisville, the 22-year-old Detmers began the year as MLB’s No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect.
“It’s something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little kid,” said Detmers. “I didn’t think it would ever happen. I don’t even know. I probably won’t even remember this tomorrow morning.”
Detmer improves to 2–1, but manager Joe Maddon was asked before the game if there was a chance Detmers could be sent back to the Minors for more training.
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