Bryson Stott had a good day on his birthday just a couple of seasons ago, but even though it wasn’t his birthday, Roy Halladay had an even better day. Trivia question: Roy Halladay issued one walk in his postseason no-hitter. Who did he walk? The answer coming up in our Deeper Dive.

Historic Phillies Events on October 6

  • 2010 – Roy Halladay throws a postseason no-hitter.
    In Game 1 of the NLDS against the Reds, Halladay delivers just the second no-hitter in MLB postseason history, striking out eight and walking only one in a 4–0 win.
  • 1978 – Steve Carlton earns his first postseason win with the Phillies.
    Carlton pitches into the seventh and hits a home run himself, helping the Phillies defeat the Dodgers 9–4 in Game 2 of the NLCS.
  • 1913 – Phillies play a bizarre exhibition game against the Giants.
    The two teams, set to face off in the World Series, play a nine-inning exhibition that lasts just over 30 minutes, followed by field events like foot races and fungo contests.
  • 2023 – Phillies win NL Wild Card Series Game 2 vs. Marlins.
    Aaron Nola throws seven scoreless innings and Bryson Stott hits a grand slam, sending the Phillies to the NLDS with a 7–1 victory.
  • 1983 – Phillies lose NLCS Game 1 to Dodgers.
    Despite a strong outing from John Denny, the Phillies fall 2–1 in a tight opener at Dodger Stadium, setting the tone for a hard-fought series.

Phillies Birthdays on October 6

  • Bryson Stott (1997) – Infielder.
    A rising star for the Phillies, Stott debuted in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite for his clutch hitting and smooth defense at second base.
  • Freddy García (1976) – Pitcher.
    García pitched briefly for the Phillies in 2007, though injuries limited his impact. He was previously an All-Star with the Mariners and White Sox.
  • Valerio De Los Santos (1972) – Relief pitcher.
    De Los Santos appeared in 10 games for the Phillies in 2007, part of a journeyman career that spanned five MLB teams.
  • Dave Brundage (1964) – Former IronPigs manager

A Deeper Dive into Halladay’s no-hitter

On October 6, 2010, Roy Halladay etched his name into baseball immortality with one of the most dominant postseason performances in Major League history. In Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds, Halladay threw a no-hitter—just the second ever in postseason play, joining Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. It was Halladay’s first career playoff start, and it came just five days after he had thrown a complete-game shutout to clinch the NL East title.

Halladay’s masterpiece was a clinic in precision, poise, and power. He struck out eight batters, walked just one (Jay Bruce in the fifth inning), and needed only 104 pitches to complete the game. His fastball, cutter, and curveball were all working in perfect harmony, keeping Reds hitters off balance and inducing weak contact throughout the night. Of the 28 batters he faced, only a handful managed to hit the ball out of the infield.

The Phillies gave Halladay early run support, scoring four times in the first two innings. Shane Victorino drove in two runs, and Carlos Ruiz added an RBI single. That cushion allowed Halladay to attack the strike zone with confidence, and he responded by retiring the first 14 batters in order. Even after issuing the lone walk, he quickly regained control and cruised through the final innings.

What made the performance even more remarkable was the context. Halladay had spent 12 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, earning two Cy Young Awards and a reputation as one of the game’s fiercest competitors. But he had never pitched in the postseason until joining the Phillies in 2010. That year, he won 21 games, threw a perfect game against the Marlins in May, and was the unanimous choice for the NL Cy Young Award. His postseason no-hitter was the ultimate validation of his greatness—and a moment Phillies fans will never forget.

The game was played at Citizens Bank Park in front of a raucous home crowd that sensed history unfolding with each pitch. As Halladay recorded the final out—a weak grounder to catcher Carlos Ruiz—the stadium erupted. Ruiz, who had also caught Halladay’s perfect game earlier that season, leapt into his pitcher’s arms as teammates swarmed the mound.

Halladay’s no-hitter was more than just a statistical feat; it was a symbol of his relentless preparation and mental toughness. He was known for arriving at the ballpark hours before anyone else, studying hitters, refining his mechanics, and visualizing success. That discipline paid off in the most dramatic way possible.

In the years since, Halladay’s performance has been celebrated as one of the greatest in postseason history. Tragically, he passed away in a plane crash in 2017, but his legacy endures. The Phillies retired his number 34 in 2021, and he was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. His postseason no-hitter remains a defining moment—not just for the Phillies, but for the sport itself.