Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Jays beat Giants 10-0

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, only to see it broken up by a leadoff single from San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos. Despite the near miss, Cease’s dominant performance propelled the Blue Jays to a 10-0 victory at Oracle Park.

The 30-year-old right-hander, an All-Star selection this season, was lifted immediately after Ramos lined a 96 mph sinker into center field, receiving a standing ovation from the San Francisco crowd. Reliever Tyler Rogers then needed just four pitches to secure the final three outs. Cease finished with a career-high 118 pitches, striking out 11 batters while walking three over eight-plus innings. He now leads the American League with 148 strikeouts.

Manager John Schneider allowed Cease to pursue the milestone despite the high pitch count, citing the pitcher’s durability and the upcoming All-Star break for extra rest. Cease had communicated his willingness to continue, telling Schneider after the sixth inning he had 120 pitches in him and after the seventh that he could go to 130. Schneider stated he is a fan of letting a pitcher chase such history when possible.