Tim Lincecum throws his first career no-hitter in 2013

[@bmac4]

Man gave everything he had in this game, almost 150 pitches when he was already in his decline. Just an all around Giants legend.

[@811chelseafc]

I miss the era of starters going deep into games but honestly today’s MLB would’ve prolonged his prime. Kind of a shame he wasn’t born just 10 years later.

[@austincolyer1977]

@@811chelseafc there’s pros and cons I agree

[@donniedrizzle]

His career was short but boy was it special. 3 World Series rings, 2 no hitters, 2 CY young awards (back to back years), all star 3 years in a row. Hall of famers would arguably trade their slot for those kind’ve accomplishments.

[@raymondsantiago2411]

@@811chelseafc Then how did Nolan Ryan pitch for so long?

[@811chelseafc]

@@raymondsantiago2411 because he was a different person….?

[@mileschorro]

Lincecum tried to play it off hella serious but when Buster gets him he starts smiling it's hilarious because of everything theyve been through.

[@ronnykmarshall]

Best Buster hug evah!

[@dirty.dan37]

@@ronnykmarshall I think the best buster hug is definitely when they won the 2010 World Series and he runs like a maniac when Cruz strikes out but this one is pretty good though

[@ariochiv]

Every out of a no-hitter. This is gold. I feel bad that Lincecum's career didn't turn out as everyone hoped, but in this moment he was perfect. I hope he still derives satisfaction from the memory.

[@aaronfires9369]

I think he can be happy with his career, short but he literally achieved everything u can as a pitcher. Multiple times Strikeout leader, Cy Young awards, pitched the close out game of a world series, 2 no hitters

[@tigertank06]

The Giants ran him into the ground. Smdh.

[@SteefPip]

@@tigertank06 while that is certainly part of it, I wouldn't say it was everything. His delivery was so complex and it twisted and contorted his body in ways it shouldn't have. Even if they hadn't pushed him, age would have quickly caught up to him anyway.

[@ryanbrady6912]

You know, just you're casual game where the starter throws 148 pitches

[@tbow13gbr22]

His arm probably felt like a limp noodle after that

[@Franco-ez5ui]

+Trevor Bowman the pot helps with that

[@taters2643]

Probably why he sucks now

[@jeremynunes7914]

Your*

[@kurumauzamaki2731]

Ryan Brady it was normal during the Nolan Ryan time

[@mwelles3]

This was practically a home game.

[@phyxiuss]

That bandwagon though.

[@buschwc]

Aaron Smith That sellout record, though.

[@phyxiuss]

buschwc Oh, stop. You know this fan base is filled with bandwagons. :)

[@buschwc]

Aaron Smith Meh, every team does. How many supposed die hard Yankee fans do you think there are in NY who have never been to a game? Or LA for that matter.

[@sethboooooi23245]

Aaron Smith Yeah man, after our 76-86 record last team, I bet a lot are still. At least our fans stay the whole game, unlike the Dodgers who leave in a 3 run game in the 9th

[@Sparkball]

Sandoval trying to jump when they gather to celebrate, so funny

[@cliffordsonsona7630]

Damn, he threw 148 pitches that game, solid.

[@ariochiv]

It's a lot easier for the coach to leave you in when your team is ahead 9-0, right? :D

[@SebaxR9]

Damn... I've watched this perhaps 20 times and can't get enough. My favorite moment in baseball and one of the happiest ever.

[@thekroh123451]

147 pitches by the 9th and this freak show finishes out the no-no, Insane! Im not a Giants fan but Lincecum is one of my favorite pitchers of all time and this is one of the reasons why.

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. Not Insane! Not “Insane!” /

[@taeyounglee3380]

I miss prime Lincecum...

[@directorbeau]

Tae Young Lee prime lincecum was 2009

[@Donburikudasai]

한국인이누

[@MichaelAnthonyPresents]

Prime Timmy was 2008-2011

[@MichaelAnthonyPresents]

And it wasnt that his fastball lost velocity cause in 2011 it was down by a lot, it was a change in his diet before 2012 and also his mechanics were altered slightly that added extra strain on his hips

[@topherwyatt8398]

@@MichaelAnthonyPresents He could come back if you wanted to

[@Kaig408]

I’m watching these old giants clips of highlights and man what a time it was to be a giants fan.... these days were great

[@chriscorea2430]

I was at this game and it is still unbelievably amazing to watch… there for the Padre’s or Giants, everybody left a Lincecum fan that night

[@mitchellvang2691]

4 All Star 2 CY Young 3 World Series Championship 2 No Hitter It's too bad that might not be enough for HOF

[@austinkresley]

It should be tf he’s the only player to have 2 no hitters against the same team if he doesn’t it’s robbery

[@jalexander2635]

Yeah. Foolish Baseball has a video about Pedro Martinez that talks about judging pitchers by their peak vs by their longevity. Peak Lincecum is HOF worthy for sure. I wouldn't bet on Timmy making the HOF, but I'll be bummed if he doesn't.

[@chaunceymattei5049]

Probably not first ballot - but no shot he completely misses the hall. The Giants don’t win a ring in 2010 or in 2012 without him. Not to mention he was the most dominant starter in all of MLB for a stretch… he’s HOF for sure, maybe not first ballot but he absolutely should be in Cooperstown.

[@CesarPerez-it8xy]

​@austinkresley5244 what's 2 no hitters have to do with hall of fame? He just didn't pitch long enough. He only had 5 good years. I love Timmy but he ain't A HOF

[@PhilMcKraken05]

@@CesarPerez-it8xyI think calling that 5 year stretch only “good” isn’t correct. He was the best pitcher for that entire stretch. Accomplished more during that than most will in a full career

[@jhabariowens4116]

Mat Cain and Tim Lincecum put the franchise on their backs and carried it to greatness I really hope they get into the baseball hall of fame

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

You forgot Mad Bum

[@yiyoink]

Impressive pitch count.

[@josephb5989]

Just randomly coming back here to watch this after 10+ years. Shoutout to the absolute laser cannon Pablo Sandoval had attached to his arm on this day

[@itsjustalbert]

I'm a Dodger fan but damn Lincecums a freak lol 148 pitches? My goodness

[@BigDave113100]

Albert nowadays he would have been pulled at 100

[@Oceanmachine27]

They didn't call him "The Freak" for nothing

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

I miss that era of Giants baseball! -Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter -Clinched a playoffs spot and the division title on the very last day of the regular season in 2010 -Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson -Won the first World Series title (arguably my favorite WS logo of all 3 of the Giants championships) in 56 years and since relocated to San Francisco -A perfect game by Matt Cain -Trailing the Dodgers for the division title until the Dodgers ran out of gas, clinched it, and then we eliminated them from the playoffs in the very last series of the regular season in 2012 -Came back from 2-0 and 3-1 against the Reds and the Cardinals, and then a sweep in the World Series against the Tigers -2 no-hitters by Tim "The Freak" Lincecum -An even season with injuries and blown saves in 2014 -Madison Bumgarner's dominant 2014 World Series run -Another no-hitter from Chris Heston How sweet was winning 3 rings in 5 seasons?!?!?! Both 2011 and 2013 have their flaws like Buster MVPosey's season-ending injury, Yusmeiro Petit's imperfect game, and the lack of discipline. I wouldn't want to talk about 2016.

[@heartlandmodding2315]

The good ole days.. Lincecum was a beast in his short lived prime.

[@miriamrios926]

What an amazing era. My fav player forever.

[@fastdesires2852]

Tim Lincecum will be my favorite picture of all time coming from the giants what a weird aggressive pitching attack, he surely is one of a kind.

[@esperanzaramirez578]

Still after all these years still get emotional watching it

[@ihugtrees14]

He's really something else. Big fan of his! Love the Giants.

[@honeyoatlatte2319]

this is so heartwarming

[@kevingohdcantgo10_0]

Ok

[@joaoabbud]

I don't know much about baseball but the third base was very important in this no hitter game! Amazing sport by the way. I think I will explore him more!!! Cheers from Brasil

[@randyhernandez7398]

Third base is Pablo Sandoval of Venezuela

[@brentduanefoster]

Man, Tim was DANGEROUS in his prime!!!!

[@nathanmcguire932]

The weird thing is this was after his prime. Both his no-hitters came during his decline

[@thegolfdude]

Yo Timmy, we miss you and we love you. Thank you for all the memories and giving fans something to cheer for before all the rings and accolades.

[@justbringit995]

It was just like any other day woke up in San Bernardino and drove down that day to see my Giants playing the Padres...little did anybody know what would happen...so glad I actually saw that there and can't believe I seen a no-hitter! So awesome!

[@Jujutalkssports]

With how the previous year and a half was going for him you know that moment meant a lot and to have the trust of Boch to stay out there even with that insane pitch count. Miss Timmy

[@Jakefishing45]

Tim was such an unbelievable pitcher!! Would’ve been the greatest of all time possibly if he hadn’t of gotten hurt. He had some serious stuff. So sad how his career ended so short.

[@Dragonballzdeep1455]

Favorite Giant right here. To be his size and throw as hard as he did, just wow!

[@SteefPip]

His career was short, but he accomplished more than most pitchers will ever accomplish even if they play for longer. What a stud.

[@polarbear2711]

So proud of Timmay! What a great game.

[@MagictheGreatening]

Man I wish we could go back to the lincecum era in 2008-2010. Not sure why he dropped off as a pitcher, but boy was he fun to watch back in his prime

[@jpmartinez9165]

Hey Tim Lincecum, life can be tough but you made it a lot better for a lot of people. Thank you.

[@trevorschneller4776]

Pablo has a cannon!

[@schifferbrainz]

He sure showed it in this game.

[@thomasc4258]

Threw a laser for a baseball

[@blazehg]

3:40 LOL, I love what the Padres fans did in the front row.

[@Chejo3]

(5 years later) Why? It's so annoying. They obviously don't appreciate baseball. If they did, they would either be cheering, or sitting the F-down.

[@thisguychriss]

I was there at this game with my brother just a few row behind home plate!! I’m a padres fan but this was awesome to watch !! Lincecum was a beast !

[@KingGeorge7]

3:24 "and now one out away from....his.......rendezvous with history..."

[@ElGranSanto]

Somebody was in his ear at the worst time. :P

[@evillemperor5447]

Didn’t want to jinx it

[@jmoneymaker96]

why the hell are there more giants fans than padres fans there? Does san diego not care about their teams?

[@Scorges1]

Nahh

[@josebautista7282]

San Diego has fans?

[@Skatingrulz1234]

San Diego doesn't have fans lol

[@Scorges1]

xD

[@stevenschiro1838]

+Justin Humenik It's a really nice park, 2nd only to AT&T, but it's crazy expensive to go to a SF Giant's game. I live in San Jose, and last season I saw 2 Giant's games in Phoenix, 3 Giant's games in San Diego, and only 1 Giant's game in San Francisco. Most fans make it into a weekend and drive or fly down for a few games I've had Padres fans complain to me that the Giants are in town, the park becomes AT&T South

[@Nirvanaowns54]

Miss you Timmy. So happy this popped up on my home page.

[@lereviews5695]

Padres are the only team I know that can get booed at their own stadium. Lol

[@_lucas_1k_]

No if the Phillies do bad they really let them have it

[@gunslingingbird74]

Filthadelphia fans boo their teams somewhat regularly.

[@izzydadopest]

When he was at the peak of his power this was a bad bad man. The best pitcher in baseball, being on the east coast I didn't get to see him pitch live often but it was a pleasure when I could. Damn, he was good.

[@brendan6704]

Pence catch is iconic and so memorable

[@Bangelforever05]

2 years ago today :'). Never forget!

[@Yuseichaaan]

I think this and the one buster gives to madbum after 2014 are my favorite buster hugs

[@_lucas_1k_]

ikr buster hugs are great

[@jedidr4918]

Thats called good sign calling and amazing teammates...Pence was amazing

[@M0rteze]

The Bay Area pro teams just bring something other worldly when they are on a hot streak. First it was the As, then the SF Giants, then the Warriors. All teams made historical moments in their respective sports. Such a privilege to have been raised there and witnessing those moments.

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Loved Lincecum. Sandoval and Pence were magnificent in support.

[@playmkr278]

Sandoval and Pence with great plays

[@damomand]

god i love the Giants. such a family atmosphere in that ballclub. Gigantes 4 life!

[@vladiator8120]

He threw his no hitters when he was already on his decline. Crazy.

[@miggizle85]

Cool to see all the guys there from 2010 hugging him at the end Buster, Affeldt, Javy Lopez, Matt Cain, Pablo, Casilla, Romo, Bum, and even Andres Torres was back with the team.

[@nikbol43below]

I love the pair of clutch throws made by Sandoval at third.

[@caerulemusic]

i don't even watch baseball, but i think it's so damn cool to watch all the teammates be so supportive and happy for him after :)

[@thatwsfanboy7148]

I love how the Padres are cheering for him at their home field.

[@iZipTiedMyPenisToABrick]

Lmao

[@bayareasportsfan04]

I remember listening to this game on the radio with my family. We were driving home from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Brings back memories

[@soccerboss7924]

Damn brings me back to when I played baseball and loved watching the giants and this team

[@austinrodriguez3174]

His reaction when he finally got the no hitter was "I'm done" and then posey came and hugged him

[@brianschlaf4463]

Watching this in 2016! Congrats man!

[@joey_fuego334]

This was the first MLB game I went too! Too bad I didn't know what a no-hitter was at the time. I probably would have appreciated it a lot more.

[@tylerjasper833]

Got to witness this in person with my one of my best friends, great game and memories!

[@reggietheracist649]

Respect from a Yankees fan. MAD respect. A player who deserves the money. Isn’t he also a major pothead?

[@pacman072286]

I was there, it was the first time I visit Petco Park and got the tickets for free. It was an awesome game and I was one of those lucky fans who witnessed a no hitter for the first time. I'm a Red Sox fan by the way, so my team wasn't playing.

[@lucassabath3304]

Master of the game a true professional thank you Tim lincecum

[@ceave]

I was there, view level, saw quite a few folks leave the yard early. Giant fans were pretty much at home that day and the entire four game series. Three SF wins in the weekend set, btw.

[@Fresh4Real]

Who’s here after SnellZilla threw a no-hitter of his own today? 😎🔥

[@szanle]

MEEEE

[@SgtPepper291]

@ Khaltazar He was either walked or got on due to an error. Errors and walks don't count as hits. So if you walk 3 batters in a game they don't count as hits. However, if you walk a batter you are not eligible for a perfect game.

[@Theworldking100]

And/or errors too

[@kenniaminaya3538]

One of the best picthers that ive seen pitch a no hitter or a perfect game that I have seen in giants history

[@mrcoolbgames]

Man, I miss Panda on the giants :( these were the best years of the giants in my opinion

[@ronnykmarshall]

I love the last pitch and look at those stupid looking jerks behind home plate. Suck it!

[@SomeGuyWhoPlaysGames333]

Do any of you San Francisco fans have class?

[@ThePedromelchor]

Calling someone a stupid jerk for attending a baseball game? That makes sense I guess

[@JosiasRivera]

Eddie Melchor that made me laugh so hard! perfect.

[@jasonbrown8838]

I like how they were in SD and the crowd erupted after every out

[@Sparkball]

So classy

[@derekcarday]

This was my first baseball game going to and I was there for this haha...

[@ryanrich2378]

Same I was 6 years old and it was my first baseball game also

[@hunterdempster5675]

That iconic pitching stance can never be replicated

[@nathanmcguire932]

Everyone of us who grew up in the late 2000s/early 2010s has definitely tried it though

[@kelvin6931]

2:28 as a Giants fan this moment gives me chills

[@jamesmcauliffe6775]

Reminds me of Joaquin Arias' for the final out in Cain's perfect.

[@MrTNails]

The guy threw 148 pitches and still had no hits, fucking insane

[@EdoJp]

My all time favorite giant

[@travisboehnlein7079]

This giants team had ridiculous talent onboard. Pablo Sandoval, Brandon Belt, Buster Posey, Pence, Tanaka, in the field with Matt Cain, Madison Baumgartner, Lincecum, and Zito on the mound? Nuts

[@mattmaniac1]

Bro said tanaka😂😂😂😂😂

[@zenmar2415]

His infielder and outfielders did some great defensive saves aswell.

[@sactyb]

when you go watch these two teams play at petco park, you forget that its a padres home game...just as many giants fans as padres fans..

[@cjrice2945]

You can thank Pablo and the 1st baseman.

[@DannyJ-zi6ib]

And posey and lincecum and pence and blanco and the pitching coach and the manager and Scutaro and Crawford and everybody else that I forgot

[@felixgutierrez993]

@@DannyJ-zi6ib damn as a kid those guys too me altogether where like superhero's! Like seeing a real life Avengers!

[@samcannella69]

Ahh back when Tim Lincecum was a good pitcher with a ERA lower than 8.24

[@classic-kool]

Sam Cannella - how many Cy Young's does Tim have??

[@guccislides14]

Oof

[@mae12561]

The best of the years in modern times.

[@Wolfgodmak]

1:04 That was nasty!!!!

[@carchives]

Ok but that second snag at third base by Pablo was probably the MVP of keeping the no-hit bid alive (and Hunter Pence’s diving grab at right in the 8th).

[@officialtristanrangel2185]

Cain and lincecum back to back no hitter and perfect game

[@matsuisan5524]

148 pitches, 96 strikes

[@itsmeyourluck7302]

pablo was coming in clutch all game

[@rgarcia8099]

148 Pitches...holy cow!

[@SuperMarioStar10]

Lincecum is a legend

[@stracciamanici74]

I had lifesaving emergency surgery on this day. So awesome Timmy!!! ♥♥♥

[@KissyCrissy]

Love This Team, Good Flashback

[@Shakester71]

Lincecum was so dominant because every pitch looked the same. In his prime, his fastball sat at around 93-96 and his change up was around 82. Both looked exactly the same because of his mechanics.

[@jrockit24]

Look at Freddy Krueger at 3:17

[@humorlessgaming698]

jrockit24 lol

[@IanIsDifferent]

Where?

[@joeambrose3260]

@@IanIsDifferent Guy in the middle with hat and Giants shirt. Pause it

[@dumbo464]

dude was an absolute unit miss his kinda game

[@KingLazG]

I went to first two games of this series then took a plane back home heard on kmbr he had a no-no and listened to the last few innings of this game

[@Airjordany2k]

lincecums pitching action is so awesome

[@brandoncastro6731]

Every no hitter/perfect game has that one big play to preserve it, Pence’s catch was that play.

[@GrapesAuto]

This gives me chills

[@travissloan5296]

Hunter pence is Rhett from Rhett and link

[@ooglybooglywoogly7852]

He looks nothing like him

[@starrstarr7197]

Travis Sloan 2017 pence looks like Marv from home alone 2

[@Boracay98ftw]

You tried to be funny. Good job

[@rreg-h4m]

tim, u a my hero so impressive. from Korea