Chris Heston
Baseball pitcher with notable no-hitter
Born
April 10th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the San Francisco Giants. Achieved a no-hitter against the New York Mets on June 9, 2015, becoming the first Giants pitcher since 1976 to accomplish this feat. Spent several seasons in the MLB and made significant contributions to the Giants' pitching staff during his tenure, offering strong performances and depth in the rotation.
Pitching a no-hitter against the New York Mets
Contributing to San Francisco Giants' roster
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