Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter to the ninth inning with two outs to go Wednesday, when Angels superstar player, Shohei Ohtani smacked a ball to right field for a triple, ruining the 32-year-old’s chances at a no-hitter.

When the ball rifled off of Ohtani’s bat, Mookie Betts, the Dodgers right-fielder made a valiant effort and dived for the ball, but it was not enough for Betts as the ball bounced and rolled to the wall.

“A nice gesture, but it wasn’t enough,” said Anderson about Betts’ diving efforts.

Anderson signed an $8 million contract with the Dodgers shortly after the lockout and it seems to have paid off for both parties as Anderson is off to an 8-0 start while boasting a 2.82 earned run average (ERA) in 12 starts.

The last time the Dodgers were inches close to a no-no was Rich Hill in 2017 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hill lost the no-hit bid in the 10th inning on Aug. 23, 2017.

A no-hitter was last achieved by a boy in blue eight years ago. Clayton Kershaw pitched a gem against the Colorado Rockies in an 8-0 win.

Anderson started the game with an extra rest day in his pocket after having an unusual amount of rest days, but this start gives the starting pitcher two extra rest days.

During the game, Spectrum SportsNetLA cameras caught Anderson massaging the shoulders of his left arm. This raised concerns from the pitching staff that he might have been playing through soreness.

Anderson was sitting on 99 pitches in the middle of the seventh inning but the Dodgers pitching coach, Mark Prior was hesitant to let the pitcher continue on with the performance.

Anderson came back for the eight and struck out three in a row to retire the side with 13 pitches, silencing Prior’s doubts.

Anderson returned for the ninth inning with the fans at Chavez Ravine putting on a playoff-like atmosphere for number 31.

“It felt like a really big spot in a playoff situation,” Anderson said. “The crowd was really, really into it. You can feel the energy in situations like that, and you don’t get that very often.”

The Angels’ best part of the lineup was due up to bat against Anderson.

Anderson showed no fear by punching out three-time AL MVP, Mike Trout.

The current AL MVP, Ohtani, was next up, but the dreams of a 27th Dodger no-hitter were over.

Anderson walked off the mound and received a standing ovation from the Dodger fans as he tipped his cap off as a thank you to the fans for the support.

When Anderson was signed, the Dodgers only needed depth in their reliever position, but now he’s turned into a true contender for the NL Cy Young award, according to officials.

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