Jason Hammel has a No-Hitter through 7 Innings

[SammyBirdland]

It's my dad's fault and he apologized. He was standing in the living room for innings 1 through 7. He sat down in the 8th.

[OFFNY]

I think part of the reason many of us here on the OH respect this tradition (ok, superstition, if you like), is because it reflects not just an understanding of the game, but a greater understanding of how players play the game. I can pretty much guarantee everyone that by or after the 5th inning, the words "no-hitter" were not spoken by anyone in the O's dugout. If it's your contention that it's a silly observance, well, hey, you're probably right, and can we can all debate the merits of your stance. But if you were a player at any level in any dugout and you did that, and the pitcher lost his no-hitter, you'd likely get reminded of this tradition in a not-so-friendly manner by one of your teammates.

I learned this playing little league at the age of 12, when I said something about my pitcher's no-hitter, which he lost in the 9th inning. Our third baseman took my glove after the game and threw it in a nearby pond. Ha Ha. I explained this all to my dad when I got home. He took me to get a new one almost immediately and said, "I think you learned your lesson. Don't ever talk about a no-hitter when your pitcher's got one going..."

OK, fair enough. The next time we have a pitcher with a no-no, I promise that I won't say a word on the game thread or on the main board.

And then, when our pitcher does hang on for the complete-game no-hitter, you can say that it was because I didn't jinx him.

[jjnono]

OK, fair enough. The next time we have a pitcher with a no-no, I promise that I won't say a word on the game thread or on the main board.

And then, when our pitcher does hang on for the complete-game no-hitter, you can say that it was because I didn't jinx him.

Money.

[Floater]

I know what a lot of people's drink of choice is on this site, WINE!

But really, some people take superstitions too seriously. Just watch the game, whatever happens, happens. Only the players decide what happens. There are no baseball Gods.

[JDubs]

OK, fair enough. The next time we have a pitcher with a no-no, I promise that I won't say a word on the game thread or on the main board.

And then, when our pitcher does hang on for the complete-game no-hitter, you can say that it was because I didn't jinx him.

Attaboy.

[atomic]

I was at the game and was talking about thee no hitter after the third. Superstitions are silly

[sangar]

I've always believed that superstitious behavior is self-defeating.

On the other hand, OFFNY you dirty, rotten, :cussing:

[J.D.]

I was at the game and was talking about thee no hitter after the third. Superstitions are silly

I was at the game and referred to it as "That thing we're not talking about."

I began texting friends in the sixth saying things like, "I'm not saying anything about it, but go check the amount of hits that Hammel has allowed."

I guess what I'm saying is it was more fun finding creative ways to talk about it without talking about it. Also,

[Moose Milligan]

Oh come on. Everyone knows the superstition is the ballplayers making mention of it. Fans are excluded.

[MrOrange82]

Oh come on. Everyone knows the superstition is the ballplayers making mention of it. Fans are excluded.

You know, between Ancient Runes, Potions, and Defense against the Dark Arts, some people just couldn't fit Baseball Mysticism into their schedules.

Sure am glad you audited the course, though

[ccbird]

TO take a bit of the heat off the OP Thorne opened his stupid mouth and said point blank Hammel has a no hitter through 7 innings . I knew that idiot wouldn't be able to control himself and one Hammel pitch later, boom.!

[El Gordo]

TO take a bit of the heat off the OP Thorne opened his stupid mouth and said point blank Hammel has a no hitter through 7 innings . I knew that idiot wouldn't be able to control himself and one Hammel pitch later, boom.!

In defense of announcers, I have to cut them some slack, that I wouldn't give to the OP. Thorne and his like have a responsiblity to report the news of the game. Many people could be tuning in, in the middle of things.

[TakebackOPACY]

TO take a bit of the heat off the OP Thorne opened his stupid mouth and said point blank Hammel has a no hitter through 7 innings . I knew that idiot wouldn't be able to control himself and one Hammel pitch later, boom.!

I think it was Palmer, not Thorn.

[ccbird]

In defense of announcers, I have to cut them some slack, that I wouldn't give to the OP. Thorne and his like have a responsiblity to report the news of the game. Many people could be tuning in, in the middle of things.

Meh, 90% of announcers aren't going to say anything. At least not come right out directly and say "Hammel has a no hitter through 7. Hint around it , yes, but not come out directly and say it.

I think it was Palmer, not Thorn.

No, as they were running off the field after the top of the inning Thorne says "Hammel has a no hitter through 7".

[sangar]

Vin Scully has always announced it after 7. He never says a word until they are going into the 8th, when he makes it a point to let everyone know because we could be watching history.

I think the last two innings are fair game.