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Great way to finish for Morrow, no doubt.  But, I'll repeat what I've been saying about Morrow for some time.  His problem is not mechanical.  It's mental.  In the write-up of the game they mentioned it was his most Ks since ... (wait for it), ... his FIRST Major League start.  What he did on Wednesday night, he did 14 starts ago.  And that, in a nutshell, is the problem.  That it took 13 less stellar starts over a two year period before he was able to duplicate the feat.
You know when you'll KNOW Morrow has turned the corner?  When he can string together quality outings over a 3-month period.  No, EVERY start doesn't have to be a gem.  But, the rough "streak" limit for the superstars in baseball is roughly 6 weeks.  (Most streaks don't last that long - but for the supremely gifted, that's about where the gas runs out).  So, a 6 week run is NOT enough to make a reasonable call on a pitcher.  IMO, you need double that ... a 12 week period where you learn to EXPECT the A game, instead of hoping for it.
Unit didn't get there until age 29.  (But Morrow ain't got the raw to get by pitching really bad and still compete the way Unit did).  At this point, yes, he could throw a no-hitter any time he takes the mound.  He could also go a month without a quality start after said no-no.  So far, it's taken 15 starts to win 4 games.  Give me another 15 starts, and we'll talk.