Atlanta’s 30‑year‑old right‑hander Grant Holmes came within two outs of a no‑hit game on Thursday night in Chicago. The Braves were leading the White Sox 2‑0 in a makeup contest of a June 11 rainout when Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left field with no outs in the seventh inning, ending Holmes’ bid.

Game details

Holmes, who was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, had walked three batters and struck out three through the first six innings. He retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox hitters, showcasing a dominant performance that had fans hopeful for a historic night.

The first two White Sox baserunners arrived on walks: Colson Montgomery drew a walk with two outs in the second inning, and Drew Romo walked with one out in the fifth. Both runners were left stranded as Holmes kept the opposition off the scoreboard.

Context and history

Holmes’ effort marks the closest the Braves have come to a no‑hit game since Kent Mercker’s 6‑0 shutout over the Dodgers on April 8, 1994. This season, the only no‑hit effort in the majors was a combined performance by three Houston pitchers in a 9‑0 victory over Texas on May 25.

Holmes, who debuted in the majors on June 16, 2024, after a decade in the minor leagues, has yet to pitch a complete game. His longest outing to date was 7 2/3 innings on April 14, 2025, when Atlanta defeated Toronto 8‑4.

Implications for the Braves

The win keeps the Braves ahead in the makeup series, preserving the 2‑0 lead they established early. While the no‑hit bid fell short, Holmes’ performance underscores his growing role in Atlanta’s rotation and provides a confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season.

Fans and analysts will watch closely to see if Holmes can translate this near‑historic outing into more consistent success as the Braves chase postseason positioning.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.