 Christopher had a career-best day on August 19, collecting two triples, a double, and a home run in an 8–6 victory over his former Pirates teammates.Then, on September 25, he broke up the no-hit bid of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney at Shea Stadium.Christopher‘s second-inning single was the only hit against Maloney, who had to settle for a 3–0 shutout.