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Emmet Sheehan Becomes First Pitcher in Modern Era to Accomplish Feat

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Dodgers
By Noah Camras | Last updated 9/22/23

Dodgers rookie Emmet Sheehan made history on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Sheehan, who threw 4.2 no-hit innings before getting pulled, became the only MLB pitcher in the modern era to go at least four innings without allowing a hit in back-to-back starts against an opponent, per OptaSTATS.

On June 16, Sheehan made his MLB debut against San Francisco, throwing six no-hit innings before being pulled. He continued that dominance on Thursday, and put himself into the history books on a list by himself.

Not only did Sheehan dominate the Giants, but he likely solidified his spot on LA's postseason roster.

Sheehan is a perfect candidate to be a bulk guy in October, going anywhere from one to four innings if need be.

Sheehan will likely make one or two more appearances before the postseason, and as long as he doesn't completely fall apart, he'll find himself as one of 13 pitchers on LA's postseason roster.

If he continues to pitch like he has in his last two appearances — he's allowed just one earned run and one hit in his last 7.2 innings pitched — he'll be entering October with his confidence at an all-time high.

Congrats to Sheehan on this impressive accomplishment. We can't wait to see him face the Giants again.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Dodgers and was syndicated with permission.

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