Dylan Cease flirted with history on Wednesday, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants. The Blue Jays pitcher ultimately surrendered a single to Heliot Ramos with one out, ending his bid for a second career no-hitter. Cease finished his outing having thrown a career-high 118 pitches, striking out 11 batters to extend his American League lead to 148.

Despite the near-perfect performance, Cease departed to a standing ovation. Tyler Rogers closed out the game, securing a 10-0 victory for the Blue Jays. This near no-hitter marks the first time a pitcher has taken a no-hitter into the ninth inning since 2024, as combined no-hitters have become more common due to pitch count and health concerns.

The Blue Jays' strong pitching continued after their dominant performance on Tuesday. Cease's outing, coupled with the team's offensive output, suggests Toronto is in strong form. The near no-hitter also highlights the rarity of individual no-hitters in the modern game, with only 35 pitchers having thrown multiple.