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Originally Posted by fuzzy_patters
Correct. If I recall correctly, the rule change was made in 1991 as a response to Andy Hawkins lost no-hitter from the year before. He was stripped of his no-hitter because he only pitched 8 innings because the home team (White Sox) were leading in the ninth.
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I always thought that was bogus. Andy didn't commit all those errors, nor was he part of the lack of offensive effort from the Yanks. It wasn't shortened by rain, so it's a regulation game. It's considered a complete game loss, with no hits permitted, that is NOT a no-hitter.
Honestly, just give him back his no-no. One exception in 150 years is hardly an open invite to record-keeping anarchy.