Grant Holmes came oh-so-close to throwing a no-hitter for the Braves against the White Sox, retiring 18 of the first 20 batters he faced and allowing just two walks before Andrew Benintendi’s seventh-inning single ended his bid. Despite being pulled after that hit — having walked three and struck out three — Holmes delivered a dominant performance in his long-awaited MLB debut, showcasing the grit of a pitcher who spent a decade in the minors. With only one no-hitter thrown in MLB this season and none by the Braves since 1994, Holmes’ near-miss was historic — and heartbreakingly close.

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