Ted Keith recently wrote about the no hitter thrown by 6 combined pitchers on the Mariners staff against the Dodgers.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/ted_keith/06/09/mariners.no.hitter/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a4

He says that the feat was amazing, historic, etc... and it truly was.  But I happen to find a complete game no hitter by one pitcher more impressive.  First, let's look at the parts of this no-no that WERE amazing:

- Seattle is terrible this year, the Dodgers have been very good

- Six pitchers means six different guys have to be on their "A" game all at the same time

- The six pitchers for Seattle aren't "studs" or guys you'd expect to shut down a team

That said, there are several reasons why I'm more impressed when one guy does it, as opposed to multiple pitchers.  One of which is that the aura of a pitcher on his game seems to be more distinct than a staff having a good night.  I compare it to one player having a great night at the plate and hitting say 3 HR and getting 8 RBI.  I remember that for quite a while, but I don't remember if an entire team is hitting well and put up say 6 HR and 14 runs collectively.  Both are awesome displays of offense, but it just seems more special when one player does it.  Some other reasons:

- More pitchers means more things the hitters need to adapt to.  Different speeds, different pitch selections, etc...

- Fatigue.  One pitcher gets tired as the game goes on.  Multiple pitchers always means a fresh arm.

- Tendencies.  As a game goes on, you can figure out what the pitcher is doing.  You might see him rely on a certain pitch in certain counts or situations.  You can get "lucky" by doing some scouting the longer the opportunity to watch.  New pitchers means no pattern.

Seattle had a great night and I can't take anything away from their performance.  It was top shelf pitching (maybe combined with an off night offensively for LA).  What do you guys think is more impressive?