Jonathan Sanchez, an unlikely candidate, pitched the majors’ first no-hitter this season last night, dominating the San Diego Padres with an array of pitches in the Giants’ 8-0 victory in San Francisco.

The 26-year-old left-hander returned to the rotation after a nearly three-week demotion to the bullpen - and he only got the call because 303-game winner Randy Johnson went on the disabled list earlier this week.

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