CNN —For just the second time in World Series history, a no-hitter has been thrown as four Houston Astros pitchers completed the feat against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night to win 5-0 and secure their place in baseball lore.
Cristian Javier started Game 4 in the series for the Astros, tossing six innings of no-hit ball, striking out nine and walking two.
The only previous no-hitter in 118 years of World Series history is Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series.
The Astros now hold the distinction of throwing the first combined no-hitter in postseason history, according to Major League Baseball.
The only other no-hitter in postseason history was tossed by Roy Halladay for the Phillies in the 2010 National League Divisional Series.