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

Five Aztecs pitchers make history with 10th no-hitter in program's storied baseball legacy.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:16pm

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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

This combined no-hitter showcases the San Diego State Aztecs' pitching prowess and the university's storied baseball legacy, keeping the team in contention for a potential postseason berth.