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Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin held the Atlanta Braves hitless through five innings Saturday before leaving with an apparent injury at Truist Park, putting both a potential no-hitter and his health in question.
Irvin was dominant through the first five innings, striking out seven and walking just one over 80 pitches against one of the National League's most dangerous lineups.
Then, after walking out to the mound and trying to warm up for the bottom of the sixth inning, Irvin departed with a trainer. The team did not immediately announce the nature of the injury.
Brad Lord entered in relief with the no-hit bid still intact, but gave up a single to Michael Harris in the bottom of the seventh.
The Nationals led 2-0 at the time of Irvin's exit with Jorbit Vivas and Dylan Crews hitting solo home runs off Braves starter Grant Holmes.
Irvin came into the start with 1-4 record and a 5.79 ERA.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jake Irvin injury update as Nationals pitcher exits amid no-hitter
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Irvin was dominant through the first five innings, striking out seven and walking just one over 80 pitches against one of the National League's most dangerous lineups.
Then, after walking out to the mound and trying to warm up for the bottom of the sixth inning, Irvin departed with a trainer. The team did not immediately announce the nature of the injury.
Brad Lord entered in relief with the no-hit bid still intact, but gave up a single to Michael Harris in the bottom of the seventh.
The Nationals led 2-0 at the time of Irvin's exit with Jorbit Vivas and Dylan Crews hitting solo home runs off Braves starter Grant Holmes.
Irvin came into the start with 1-4 record and a 5.79 ERA.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jake Irvin injury update as Nationals pitcher exits amid no-hitter
Read the full recap...