Spencer Turnbull got the no-no for the Detroit Tigers, but his closer had the final word

Spencer Turnbull made history on Tuesday night with the Detroit Tigers‘ eighth no-hitter in franchise history — or was it Wednesday morning. Depends on where you were watching, we supposed.

In any event, there were plenty of Tigers fans watching, despite the 10:10 p.m. start time in Detroit. (For what it’s worth, the game moved fairly speedily, wrapping up at 12:55 a.m. in Detroit — a far cry from some games this season — hiiiii, Red Sox!)

THE GAME: Spencer Turnbull throws Detroit Tigers’ eighth no-hitter, beats Seattle Mariners, 5-0

THE BEST PHOTOS: Turnbull’s big night in pictures

Here are the reactions from a few fans and learned observers:

Turnbull’s past

#Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull led #MLB in losses in 2019 (3-17 record) and now throws no-hitter tonight vs. #Mariners. Closest in his career was 7-inning no-hitter as a starting pitcher for #Alabama, but game was called for lightning in the 8th inning.

— Steve Merril (@SteveMerril) May 19, 2021

Tears of joy

I have had the pleasure of watching not one, but two Detroit Tigers pitch a no-hitter. Justin Verlander on June 12, 2007 and Spencer Turnbull today, May 18, 2021. I cried both times and I feel no shame! I love my Detroit Tigers! So hard! #Tigers

— Keesha Anderson (@taurusbroad1982) May 19, 2021

Just plain joy

Fresh off throwing the 8th no-hitter in @tigers franchise history, Spencer Turnbull joins us on Tigers LIVE to share all the emotions and joy of tossing an absolute gem. Shaving cream MANDATORY for this interview, folks. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/wVnsWNWg6d

— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) May 19, 2021

No love for the haters

I imagine it must feel some type of way to be Wade Miley or Spencer Turnbull and throw a no-hitter and then the next day you have to listen to people who use your accomplishment as evidence that the ball is too dead.

— Jack Hendon (@jackhendon_) May 19, 2021