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Near No-No in Cleveland Highlights Longest Drought in MLB History
TL;DR
Parker Messick nearly achieved a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing only two walks before giving up two runs in the ninth inning. This performance highlights the Cleveland Guardians' ongoing struggles, marking the longest drought in MLB history.
Key points
- Parker Messick nearly threw a no-hitter against the Orioles
- He allowed only two walks before giving up runs in the ninth
- Messick's ERA rose from 0.51 to 1.05 after the game
- The Guardians are experiencing the longest drought in MLB history
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Parker Messick came so close. With three outs remaining in the game, the young southpaw had no-hit the Baltimore Orioles through eight innings. He also had only given up two free passes by walking Taylor Ward in the first and Leody Taveras in the sixth. Taveras eventually broke up the no-hit bid on the first pitch of the ninth.
Messick has dazzled for the Guardians so far this year. Until Thursday night, he had only allowed one run. That came in a solo shot allowed against the Chicago Cubs on April 5. Going into Thursday, he held a ridiculously low 0.51 ERA. He ended the no-no bid by giving up two runs in the ninth, raising his ERA to a 1.05 mark.
That number is still crazy low. Messick has been a co-ace alongside Gavin Williams for this Cleveland squad that continues to defy expectations. But Messick’s near no-no reminds MLB fans of something else.
Where Have All the No-Hitters Gone?
It feels like the no-hitter has ceased to exist, in part because it has. The last no-hitter came on a combined effort from Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson and of the Cubs. That game came on September 4 of the 2024 season. The last no-hitter pitched solo was for the with ’s on August 2 of the same year.
Q&A
Who is Parker Messick and what did he achieve against the Orioles?
Parker Messick is a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians who came close to throwing a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing no hits through eight innings before giving up runs in the ninth.
What is the significance of the Cleveland Guardians' drought in MLB history?
The Cleveland Guardians' drought is noted as the longest in MLB history, underscoring the team's ongoing struggles despite recent strong performances from players like Messick.
What was Parker Messick's ERA before and after the near no-hitter?
Before the near no-hitter, Parker Messick had an ERA of 0.51, which increased to 1.05 after allowing two runs in the ninth inning.
