Arkansas' Gage Wood Throws 19-Strikeout No-Hitter at College World Series

Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood made history at the 2025 Men's College World Series by throwing only the third no-hitter in event history, ending a 65-year gap since the last no-hitter by Jim Wixson in 1960. Wood struck out 19 batters, setting a new CWS nine-inning record and surpassing the previous mark of 17 strikeouts, a feat unmatched in Major League Baseball no-hitters. Wood's near-perfect game was only broken in the eighth inning when he hit a batter with a pitch, but he finished strong with a 97 mph fastball to close out the 3-0 win over Murray State. The significance of Wood's achievement was underscored by Sandy Buda, a longtime baseball figure who was present for both no-hitters, including Wixson's historic 1960 game. Wood's performance is notable not only for its dominance but also for his comeback after missing seven weeks earlier in the season due to a shoulder injury. The Razorbacks' win kept them alive in the elimination round and solidified Wood's place in college baseball lore.