Xavier's Murray throws complete-game no-hitter in substate win
The senior struck out 11 to lead the No. 4 Saints past Des Moines Christian on Monday.
Cedar Rapids Xavier senior Zander Murray threw a complete-game no-hitter with 11 strikeouts in a 4-0 victory over Des Moines Christian in the Class 3A Substate 7 semifinal at Ken Charipar Field.
The game took place Monday, July 13, 2026. Xavier is ranked No. 4 in Class 3A.
"Special is the right word. He was just really good. He had everything working," Xavier Coach Dan Halter said.
Murray kept it simple after the outing. "It just felt great," he said.
Sources
- 1.Zander Murray pitches no-hitter to lead Xavier to victory — The Gazette
- 2.Zander Murray pitches no-hitter to lead Xavier to victory - thegazette.com — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
- 3.Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Des Moines Christian baseball (7/13/26) - thegazette.com — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
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