J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Monday, May 18, 2026, against the Los Angeles Angels but lost the no-hitter and the game in the same inning at Angel Stadium [1, 2, 3]. The contest was scoreless through eight innings.
The Athletics took a 1-0 lead in the top of the ninth inning. Zack Gelof singled, followed by an RBI single by Lawrence Butler to put Oakland on the board for the first run of the game [2, 3].
In the bottom of the ninth, Adam Frazier broke up Ginn's no-hit bid with a single. Shortly after, Zach Neto hit a walk-off home run to give the Angels a 2-1 victory [1, 3].
Ginn struck out 10 batters while allowing no hits through eight innings. His pitch count was reported variably as 99 pitches by some sources and a career-high 105 pitches by others [1, 2, 3]. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said, "J.T. dominated all night... it hurts, obviously. He pitched probably the best game he’s pitched in his big league career" but "two hits later you walk off with a loss, it’s tough" [3].
Ginn became the sixth major leaguer since 1974 to allow no hits or runs through at least eight innings but still take the loss [3].
The loss dropped Oakland's season record to 23-24, though they remain first in the American League West. The Angels, who had not been no-hit since 1999, fell to 17-31 [1, 3].
Major League Baseball has not seen a completed no-hitter since September 4, 2024 [1, 3].
Ginn reflected, "Obviously a tough game. Just keep your head up and keep moving forward. It’s just the nature of the game that we play. I attack the zone and I live with that." He added, "Just a crazy game to play. I fell behind 2-0, threw a good sinker, and he was waiting on it and put a good swing on it. So, tip your cap to him" [3].
