Atlanta Braves pitcher throws a no-hitter into the 8th inning in win over Miami Marlins

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, April 24, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider held the Miami Marlins scoreless through eight innings Monday night as the Braves snapped their four-game losing streak, winning 11-0. 

Strider stretched a perfect game into the seventh, which ended with an error by Braves first baseman Matt Olson. The no-hitter continued into the eighth and ended with a base hit by Miami’s Jean Segura. 

Strider says Segura’s a really good out-of-the-zone hitter. 

“So, you don’t really know where to throw it to him," Strider said post-game. "I probably should have thrown it over the backstop. Maybe he couldn’t have reached that, I don’t know.”

Strider struck out thirteen hitters. He's now struck out at least nine batters in each of his last nine starts dating back to last season, which surpasses John Smoltz's franchise record run of such starts set in 1997.

Braves manager Brian Snitker sang Strider's praises at a press conference after the victory.

"I just have so much respect for the young man," Snitker said. "Just how consistent he is and professional and the work ethic and the whole thing, the consistency in what he does is just as special as what he does on the mound."

Braves batters hit five home runs, including two from center fielder Sam Hilliard. 

The Braves face the Marlins at home again tonight.