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In the ninth inning, Ryan needed just three outs to secure the no-hitter. With each pitch, the audience grew more fervent. The first batter, Davey Lopes, displayed some resistance by fighting off hard strikes. Ryan induced a couple of swings and misses, demonstrating not only his power but his control. When Lopes struck out for the final time against Ryan, the roar of the crowd reverberated throughout the stadium, signaling that the moment was close.
With each batter that came up, the stakes grew higher. Kenny Landreau and Dusty Baker were next in line. Ryan, unfazed by the mounting pressure, dominated Baker, securing the strikeout and sealing his fate in baseball history.