Halladay Makes History in Postseason Debut

By Justin Worsley

Apparently, Roy Halladay wasn't nervous in his postseason debut. Instead, he created history.

Roy Halladay threw the second no hitter in MLB postseason history during the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The only other no hitter occurred in 1956 when New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the World Series.

For Halladay, it was his second no hitter of the season. In May, Halladay pitched a perfect game against the Florida Marlins.

The Phillies ace almost pitched another perfect game, however, he walked right fielder Jay Bruce in the fifth inning.

Philadelphia jumped all over starting pitcher Edinson Volquez, who gave up four earned runs off of four hits and two walks in 1.2 innings.

Shane Victorino hit a double in the first inning and then stole third base with second baseman Chase Utley at bat. Utley hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Victorino.

Volquez got ahead early in the second inning, causing right fielder Jayson Werth to ground out and left fielder Raul Ibanez to pop out, but the Phillies rallied and scored three runs. With a man on first and second, Halladay hit a RBI single down left field. Volquez then walked shortstop Jimmy ROllins to load the bases. Victorino then hit a two RBI single down center field which put an early end to Volquez's day.

Travis Wood replaced Volquez and pitched 3.1 innings, allowing only one hit and a walk.

Down 0-1 in the series, Cincinnati will now have to face the Phillies second ace, Roy Oswalt (7-1, 1.74 ERA since joining the Phillies in July) on Friday night at Philadelphia. Bronson Arroyo (17-10, 3.88) will take the mound for the Reds.