Paul Skenes joins Nolan Ryan in the record books with a stunning seven no-hit innings and 11 strikeouts for the Pirates against the Brewers. Discover how Skenes’ performance compares to Ryan’s legendary feats in the American and National Leagues.

 In a truly awe-inspiring performance on the mound, Paul Skenes etched his name alongside Nolan Ryan in the record books of both the American and National Leagues. Skenes, who has never thrown a no-hitter of any level, came agonizingly close on Thursday at American Family Field. His seven no-hit innings and career-high 11 strikeouts in the contest propelled the Pirates to a 1-0 triumph over the Brewers. It showed off new skills for Skenes and reminisced about the legendary Nolan Ryan, whose very name is synonymous with greatness in the game of baseball.

Skenes’ Historic Performance

22-year-old pitching prodigy Paul Skenes threw a masterful gem that has the baseball world and scouts chattering. Skenes Saturday matched his career best with 11 punch-outs across seven no-hit innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged a road series against Milwaukee. The dominant performance now ties him for the most in a row with a minimum of seven strikeouts at eight straight starts.

Joining Nolan Ryan in the Record Books

Skenes duplicated the performance of Nolan Ryan, one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. Ryan is the only other pitcher in the annals of the American and National League to have registered more than one start in a season with at least 11 strikeouts and more than six no-hit innings completed. Ryan did that in 1973, the same season that saw him throw two of his eventual total of seven no-hitters.

Skenes’ Road to the All-Star Game

Throwing to an astonishing ERA of 1.90 with 89 strikeouts through just 11 starts, Skenes is beginning to make a case for his candidacy as an All-Star. His performance has attracted comparisons to some of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game, and he is on pace to potentially be a starting pitcher in the All-Star Game. If he does get the nod, Skenes would be just the fifth rookie pitcher to be selected to start the Midsummer Classic, along with Hideo Nomo, Fernando Valenzuela, Mark Fidrych and Dave Stenhouse.

Why Nolan Ryan is So Famous

Nolan Ryan is the epitome of the legendary and famous name in baseball today. Ryan was a fireballing pitcher who held the record for major league career strikeouts with 5,714 and no hitters thrown with 7 during a 27-year minor league career. He was so dominant when he dueled the batters, and his endurance added to what would solidify him as a legend in the sport itself. But now, his name is automatically associated with nothing but the best and utmost professional pitch in the sport.

Skenes in the Pipeline

Skenes’ dominant performance will be historic, if not in solidifying himself as one of the top young arms in the league, then certainly in starting to set the stage for the possibilities of greatness going forward. Of course, he is well-liked on his way to become a rival of both the comparison with Nolan Ryan and other greats that time has borne witness to. For the meantime, baseball fans can revel in the excitement of watching a new star rise in the sport.

Then follow Paul Skenes on his odyssey to the Major Leagues, where he continues to make history and get fans up off their seats with his brilliant talent.