Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter ever for the New York Mets as he blanked the visiting World Series champion St Louis Cardinals 8-0 at Citi Field on Friday with the help of a big break and a big assist from outfielder Mike Baxter. The Venezuelan struck out World Series MVP David Freese on a change-up in the dirt to end the game with his eighth strikeout and unleash a huge celebration in the middle of the diamond. READ MORE: Santana pitches first no-hitter in Mets history
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Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter ever for the New York Mets as he blanked the visiting World Series champion St Louis Cardinals 8-0 at Citi Field on Friday with the help of a big break and a big assist from outfielder Mike Baxter.

The Venezuelan struck out World Series MVP David Freese on a change-up in the dirt to end the game with his eighth strikeout and unleash a huge celebration in the middle of the diamond.

READ MORE: Santana pitches first no-hitter in Mets history

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    Fun Fact: I love baseball so much! So. Much.
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    Even though I don’t like the Mets I think I’ll reblog everything I see about this no hitter because ONE - NO FUCKING...
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    I don’t even like baseball, but at least yay for venezuelan pride.
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    I don’t care what team your root for, a no hitter is a fucking no hitter. AMAZING.
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    METROPOLES~!
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