Bartolo loses perfect bid in 8th

PIRATES 7, MARLINS 3: BARTOLO COLON lost his bid for a no-hitter against the World Series champion Houston Astros when Josh Reddick doubled with nobody out in the eighth inning of the Rangers’ 3-1 victory Sunday night.

The 44-year-old former Mets righty was working on a perfect game for Texas before walking Carlos Correa on a 3-1 pitch to start the eighth. Reddick then lined an 0-2 delivery down the right-field line, putting runners at second and third.

Opposing fans in Houston gave Colon a standing ovation. Two outs later, Colon was removed with the score tied at 1. He struck out seven and ended up with a no-decision.

On his way from the mound to the dugout, the good-humored Colon gestured toward Reddick with a quick flick of his hand.

—Associated Press

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