Why Madison Bumgarner's seven-inning no-hitter wasn't really a no-hitter
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Bumgarner keeps Braves out of hit column, but it's not recognized as a no-hitter (1:00)
Madison Bumgarner keeps the Braves out of the hit column in the Diamondbacks' seven-inning win, but it's not recognized as a no-hitter due to the shortened game. (1:00)
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As far as baseball controversies go, maybe Madison Bumgarner's seven-inning no-hitter on Sunday doesn't quite rank up there with the designated hitter, Kevin Cash's decision to take out Blake Snell, or whether Jackie Robinson was safe when he stole home in the 1955 World Series.