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Originally Posted by siberian khatru
Nothing happens. MLB redefined what a no-hitter (and by extension, perfect game) is several years ago -- it has to go 9 innings to count. That wiped out several previous less-than-9 no-hitters. For instance, IIRC, David Palmer of the Expos threw a 5-inning "perfect game" back in the 80s. It was controversial even then, and I think that's what led to the rule change.
Having said all that, MLB seems to be making it up on the fly this year, so who knows?
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Of course, that was when a game was
scheduled to be 9 innings.
If it is only scheduled for 7...like you said...who knows...