Completing a no-hitter

Sam Thorne (left) and Nick Matiasevich have both thrown no-hitters this season. Thorne threw a no-hitter against Seaside, while Matiasevich threw a perfect game against Pajaro Valley. (Glenn Cravens/Register-Pajaronian)

One of the best things about baseball and softball is the special moment. It could happen at any time to any pitcher, but most followers don’t say it, out of fear of a possible jinx.

That special moment has happened to a few pitchers in the region this season. It happened to St. Francis Central Coast Catholic’s Digger Gugale one week ago.

Others have been snakebit. Scotts Valley’s Serena Tapuloa was the victim of an infield single. Watsonville High’s Kristina Mio was three outs away, but a comebacker skidded into center field for a hit.

Monte Vista Christian’s Nick Matiasevich and Sam Thorne got the job done earlier this season.

Both of their situations were unique. One of their performances was five innings, the other was seven. One of them did it at home, the other on an opponent’s field. One of them has done it before, the other was a first timer to the situation.

The elements were ideal, as they both took advantage, and there was plenty on their minds the day they performed their special feat.

For the complete article see the 04-14-2012 issue.

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