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Guardians rookie Parker Messick's no-hit bid broken up by Orioles in the 9th inning
TL;DR
Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick nearly achieved a no-hitter, throwing eight hitless innings before the Orioles broke it up in the ninth. The Guardians won the game 4-2.
Key points
- Parker Messick is a rookie pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians.
- He threw eight hitless innings in his 11th major-league start.
- The Guardians defeated the Orioles 4-2.
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Guardians rookie Parker Messick's no-hit bid broken up by Orioles in the 9th inning
On Thursday, Cleveland Guardians rookie pitcher Parker Messick was this close to putting his name into the history books.
In just his 11th major-league start, Messick put up a stellar performance, throwing eight hitless innings in the Guardians’ 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
The 25-year-old starting pitcher entered the ninth inning with nine strikeouts and two walks across 106 pitches, having already put away 23 batters with the help of the Cleveland defense.
But in the top of the ninth, Messick’s no-hit bid was broken up a Leody Taveras single that snuck just past Guardians second baseman Juan Brito.
Right afterwards, Blaze Alexander hit another single, and Messick’s night was over. The rookie was replaced by reliever Cade Smith, ending the night with 112 pitches — approaching Messick’s career high of 121 from his time at Florida State.
If Messick had been able to finish the job, it would have been the 327th no-hitter in MLB history. It also would have been Cleveland’s first no-hitter since 1981.
The league went through the entire 2025 season without a no-hitter, breaking a 20-year streak. The last no-no was all the way back in September 2024, with pitcher against the .
Q&A
What were Parker Messick's stats during the game against the Orioles?
Parker Messick recorded nine strikeouts and two walks, throwing 106 pitches over eight hitless innings.
How close was Parker Messick to achieving a no-hitter?
Parker Messick was just one inning away from a no-hitter, having thrown eight hitless innings before the Orioles got a hit in the ninth.
What was the final score of the Guardians vs. Orioles game?
The Cleveland Guardians won the game against the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 4-2.
