On June 27, 1980, Jerry Reuss made baseball history by throwing a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to an emphatic 8-0 victory. This game marked the first no-hitter of the 1980 MLB season and the only no-hitter of Reuss’s career. Despite a first-inning error that prevented a perfect game, Reuss's control stymied the Giants, who could muster little offensive threat. By the end of the season, Reuss's performance was recognized as he earned the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award and secured a spot as an All-Star.
On June 27, 1980, Jerry Reuss threw a no-hitter against the Giants, leading the Dodgers to an 8-0 victory and marking his career's only no-hitter.
Jerry Reuss's no-hitter was a significant milestone for the Dodgers franchise, marking their 16th and Reuss’s career high, showcasing a dominant performance.
Despite only striking out two batters, Reuss's control limited soft contact, with only six balls leaving the infield during the game.
In a remarkable season, Reuss went on to finish with an 18-6 record, won the NL Comeback Player of the Year award, and placed second in Cy Young voting.
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