Aztecs Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter in 1-0 Win

San Diego State baseball team makes history with 10th no-hitter in program's record.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:16am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conceptually representing the teamwork and skill of the Aztecs' no-hit pitching performance.The Aztecs' combined no-hitter showcases the team's pitching prowess and the university's storied baseball legacy.San Diego Today

Five pitchers from the San Diego State Aztecs baseball team combined to throw a no-hitter in a 1-0 victory over UC Riverside on April 8, 2026. This is the 10th no-hitter in the history of the Aztecs baseball program.

Why it matters

No-hitters are extremely rare feats in baseball, and this accomplishment by the Aztecs pitching staff is a significant milestone for the team and the university's storied baseball tradition. The win also keeps the Aztecs in contention for a potential postseason berth.

The details

The five Aztecs pitchers who contributed to the no-hitter were sophomore right-hander Ethan Kang, junior left-hander Liam Ramirez, senior right-hander Javier Hernandez, junior right-hander Aidan Nguyen, and senior closer Dominic Flores. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the 8th inning when the Aztecs scored the game's lone run.

  • The no-hitter occurred on April 8, 2026.
  • It was the 10th no-hitter in San Diego State baseball history.

The players

Ethan Kang

Sophomore right-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Liam Ramirez

Junior left-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Javier Hernandez

Senior right-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Aidan Nguyen

Junior right-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Dominic Flores

Senior closer for the San Diego State Aztecs.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredible accomplishment by our pitching staff. They really came together as a unit and executed their game plan to perfection.”

— Mark Martinez, Head Coach, San Diego State Aztecs

What’s next

The Aztecs will look to build on this historic no-hitter as they continue their conference schedule and push for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

The combined no-hitter by the San Diego State pitching staff is a testament to their skill, teamwork, and the strong baseball tradition at the university. This achievement will be celebrated by Aztecs fans and serves as inspiration for the team as they pursue postseason glory.