It took him 148 pitches .
Tim Lincecum pitched a no - hitter tonight against the San Diego Padres -- the first of his career and one he could n't have accomplished without some timely help .
It took him 148 pitches , but Tim Lincecum pitched a no - hitter tonight against the San Diego Padres -- the first of his career and one he could n't have accomplished without some timely help .