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Evan "A-No-No-Sen" No-Hits Cubs

April 28, 2009 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Brevard County Manatees News Release


Evan Anundsen dominated all day Tuesday, no-hitting the Daytona Cubs and leading the Manatees to a 1-0 victory. Anundsen's masterpiece was the first nine-inning no-hitter in the Florida State League since Julio DeLaCruz of Clearwater accomplished the feat on August 18, 2006. It was also just the second no-hitter in Manatees' history. Clemente Nunez also pitched a no-hitter for Brevard County on May 28, 1995 against West Palm Beach. Anundsen was rarely challenged by the Daytona lineup, allowing just one walk and hitting one batter. He also overcame two errors by the Brevard County defense.

The tensest moment of the game came with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. With Anundsen just one out from history, he induced a pop fly from Nate Samson to the left side of the infield. Brent Brewer appeared to be camped under the ball, but at the last second appeared to lose the ball in the sun, and it hit the heel of his glove and dropped to the infield dirt. As the crowd of 3,716 waited on the edge of their seats, the scoreboard operator finally placed a "2" under the error column for Brevard County, signifying that the no-hitter was still intact. Anundsen, apparently unfazed by the turn of events, rebounded to strike out Tyler Colvin to end the game. Anundsen finished with 10 strikeouts, a new career high.

For most of the game, the main concern was that the Manatees would not be able to score and allow Anundsen the chance to go for the no-hitter. Despite several scoring chances for the Manatees, the game remained scoreless through seven innings. Finally, in the eighth inning, Logan Schafer ripped a triple off the right field wall. After an Eric Farris walk, Caleb Gindl came through with a line drive single to center field, scoring Schafer and giving Anundsen all the help he would need.

The Manatees return home tomorrow for the third game of this four-game series. For all fans looking for a piece of history, Anundsen will be available to sign autographs from 6:30-7:30 tomorrow night on the main concourse.

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