Marlins' Henderson Alvarez no-hits Detroit in wild season finale

[Auggie]

MIAMI -- Henderson Alvarez opened the season on the disabled list, and the 23-year-old ended it by etching his name in Major League history.

In one of the most bizarre finishes to a landmark game, Alvarez completed his no-hitter by watching from the on-deck circle.

The Marlins completed the fifth no-hitter in franchise history in walk-off fashion, with Giancarlo Stanton racing home on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to secure a 1-0 victory over the Tigers in front of 28,315 at Marlins Park.

Alvarez was sensational, going the distance and striking out four on 99 pitches, but he didn't know if it was good enough, because the Marlins hadn't scored a run through eight innings.

LINK: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_09_29_detmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia

[marmar]

1. And not to take anything away from him, but.......

...... the Tigers were just up there swinging at every pitch, waiting for the playoffs to begin.

[trumad]

2. Come on--- a no hitter in the NL is a no hitter.

These guys just didn't go up and whiff on purpose.

[Auggie]

3. Exactly ... and no team wants to start the playoffs on such a down note

[Renew Deal]

4. That's one of the most memorable moments in sports history

It's just so unusual. Also, factor in the drama of being the last game and all the problems the Marlins had this year.

How lucky are those fans that were there?

[Scurrilous]

5. An amazing ending to a forgettable season.