Former Clemson LHP throws no-hitter

by TigerNet Staff - Sat Aug 25 22:01:29 GMT-04:00 2018

Former Clemson left-hander Matthew Crownover pitched the first no-hitter in franchise history for the Potomac Nationals Saturday.

The former Tigers standout struck out three batters with only three walks over nine innings in a 7-0 win versus Lynchburg. Crownover improved to 5-8 in the Advanced-A Carolina League this season.

Crownover was selected in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Washington Nationals and has advanced as high as Double-A (2017).

The Ringgold, Georgia product was the 2015 ACC pitcher of the year after leading the conference with a 10-1 record and a 1.42 ERA in the regular season.

P-Nats very own @44crown was UNBELIEVABLE tonight. The first no-hitter in Potomac Nationals history could not have come from a more deserving guy. What a thrill to be on hand, congrats! pic.twitter.com/Jbuiel96Rt
— Chris Drabik (@chrisdrabik) August 26, 2018

BREAKING: #Nationals prospect Matthew Crownover completes the first no-hitter in @PNats42 history.
Box: https://t.co/fqZ4ebCVvo pic.twitter.com/7hEzbvIG2U
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) August 26, 2018

Crownover

9.0 IP
0 R
0 H
3 BB
3 K

110/68
— Potomac Nationals (@PNats42) August 26, 2018

He did it!!! Matthew Crownover has thrown a no-hitter over the Lynchburg Hillcats!

NINE NO-HIT FRAMES FOR THE SOUTHPAW

P-NATS WIN 7-0 pic.twitter.com/jYbsFYyAyL
— Potomac Nationals (@PNats42) August 26, 2018

?? ?? @44crown #ClemsonFamily https://t.co/WBI3a1uBo2
— Clemson Baseball (@ClemsonBaseball) August 26, 2018

August 25th, 2018 What a night. Tonight was one of the most incredible nights of my career and life. This year has been filled with many ups and downs. This year has been a learning experience like no other time in my baseball career. Through it all, these experiences have tested my patience and mental fortitude. Tonight was a culmination of a lot of hard work from numerous people in my life. I would like to thank my wife Madison, my sister Kelby and my mom and dad for their constant support and positivity in all circumstances. I would also like to thank the coaching staff and my teammates. Nights like tonight are a culmination of a lot of hard work from numerous people. This is as much a celebration of them as it is me. And most importantly I would like to thank God for allowing me play this game that I love. God is good.

A post shared by Matthew Crownover (@coachcrown) on Aug 26, 2018 at 12:14am PDT