Phillies nearly complete Spring Training no-hitter

The Philadelphia Phillies came just two outs from throwing a combined Spring Training no-hitter on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Vince Velasquez (3⅔), Jake Thompson (2⅓), Colton Murray (1⅔) and Michael Mariot (⅔) combined for 8⅓ no-hit innings at Ed Smith Stadium before Chris Dickerson tagged Mariot for a single to right. Sean Coyle followed with a game tying homer, and the game ended in a 2-2 tie.

See our list of known Spring Training no-hitters here.