Rafael Diaz, 32, lived the dream of every fanatic Friday night when he bolted past security to join the joyous huddle of Amazin's congratulating pitcher Johan Santana moments after he succeeded in putting in the books the team's first-ever no-hitter.
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Johan Santana pitches first no-hitter in Mets history. By Michael J.W. Stickings. It took 8020 games, starting way back in 1962, but finally, finally a Mets pitcher threw a no-hitter. And it was oft-injured former ace* Johan Santana,
By Chris Olds | Beckett Baseball Editor. After more than 8000 MLB games, the New York Mets finally have a no-hitter in the record book. And that infamous drought is gone thanks to Johan Santana, who blanked the visiting
By WILLIAM NEUMAN CARACAS, Venezuela — Even President Hugo Chávez was excited about Johan Santana's no-hitter for the Mets on Friday night. Chávez is the No. 1 fan in this baseball-loving country, and shortly after Santana, a native Venezuelan, no-hit
