May 23, 1982
Philadelphia Phillies 2 (W: Ruthven, 3-3: SV: Farmer, 5)
Atlanta Braves 1 (L: Niekro, 2-1)
26-15
1st place
4.0 games ahead
RUTHVEN TOSSES SEVEN NO-HIT INNINGS AGAINST EX-MATES
Dick Ruthven pitched seven no-hit innings, and Ed Farmer earned his 5th save by holding Atlanta's efforts to tie the game to naught as Philadelphia took both the three-game series and tonight's contest by the count of 2-1. Philly banged out 11 hits, but despite the plethora of baserunners never held more than a 2-0 lead over Phil Niekro, who wound up with his first loss of 1982.
Former Braves made Atlanta pay. In addition to Ruthven, who started for the Braves for two-plus seasons and came over in a trade for Gene Garber, the game's first run was scored by Gary Matthews, who singled opening the second and scored on a double by Gary Maddox. Their other run came on small ball in the third inning when Ivan DeJesus singled, moved to second on a Ruthven bunt, moved to third on a single by Bob Dernier and scored on a ground out by Pete Rose. For seven innings, Atlanta had only two base runners, both aboard via walks, but in the 8th the Braves attempted to rally. Bob Horner broke up the no-hitter with a single, moved to third on a single by Chris Chambliss, and scored on Glenn Hubbard's ground out double play that cut the Philly lead to one. When Bruce Benedict singled, Jerry Royster came on as a pinch-runner, and an errant pickoff throw put him on second. But Ken Smith flied out to left, ending the inning and the threat. Although Rafael Ramirez singled with one out, bringing the potential game-winning run to the plate, neither Claudell Washington nor Dale Murphy could deliver. Murphy struck out, ending the game, and the Braves prepare to host the New York Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies 2 (W: Ruthven, 3-3: SV: Farmer, 5)
Atlanta Braves 1 (L: Niekro, 2-1)
26-15
1st place
4.0 games ahead
RUTHVEN TOSSES SEVEN NO-HIT INNINGS AGAINST EX-MATES
Dick Ruthven pitched seven no-hit innings, and Ed Farmer earned his 5th save by holding Atlanta's efforts to tie the game to naught as Philadelphia took both the three-game series and tonight's contest by the count of 2-1. Philly banged out 11 hits, but despite the plethora of baserunners never held more than a 2-0 lead over Phil Niekro, who wound up with his first loss of 1982.
Former Braves made Atlanta pay. In addition to Ruthven, who started for the Braves for two-plus seasons and came over in a trade for Gene Garber, the game's first run was scored by Gary Matthews, who singled opening the second and scored on a double by Gary Maddox. Their other run came on small ball in the third inning when Ivan DeJesus singled, moved to second on a Ruthven bunt, moved to third on a single by Bob Dernier and scored on a ground out by Pete Rose. For seven innings, Atlanta had only two base runners, both aboard via walks, but in the 8th the Braves attempted to rally. Bob Horner broke up the no-hitter with a single, moved to third on a single by Chris Chambliss, and scored on Glenn Hubbard's ground out double play that cut the Philly lead to one. When Bruce Benedict singled, Jerry Royster came on as a pinch-runner, and an errant pickoff throw put him on second. But Ken Smith flied out to left, ending the inning and the threat. Although Rafael Ramirez singled with one out, bringing the potential game-winning run to the plate, neither Claudell Washington nor Dale Murphy could deliver. Murphy struck out, ending the game, and the Braves prepare to host the New York Mets.
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