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Three Positives From the Week of April 12th
TL;DR
The Guardians had a productive week with a 4-3 record, highlighted by rookie Parker Messick's near no-hitter and a strong performance from Hedges.
Key points
- Guardians finished the week with a 4-3 record
- Parker Messick nearly achieved a no-hitter
- Messick pitched eight hitless innings
- Stephen Vogt managed Messick's pitch count
- Strong performance from Hedges
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While a 4-3 record for the week may not seem like anything to write home about, it was still an extremely productive and successful week for the Guardians.
Messick Flirts with No-No
Continuing his massively successful 2026 season, rookie Parker Messick nearly made history Thursday night. After the sixth inning, I received a notification on my phone about Messick not yet giving up a hit. Hoping that didn’t just doom him, I turned on the game and watched him pitch two more hitless innings. Heading into the ninth, he was already over 100 pitches, but manager Stephen Vogt let him try to complete the job. Just like that, first pitch single. The chance at history was gone, and five pitches later, there were runners on first and second. The two runners ended up scoring after Cade Smith entered the game, so Messick couldn’t even collect a shutout. However, those first eight innings are truly what matters as he continues to prove just how special he is on the mound.
Big Day for Hedges
Perhaps one of the most valuable members of the team this year, catcher Austin Hedges has been an asset at the plate both offensively and defensively. He is hitting .250/.290/.321 (the highest average and OBP in his career even though the season is still young) and the Guards are 8-0 in games that he starts. While all of this success at the plate is great for us fans, it’s probably not the thing he’s most happy about right now. That’s because after Sunday’s game versus the Baltimore Orioles, the scoreboard lit up with a message reading “Lexi, will you marry me?” while Hedges got down on one knee. The couple’s happy faces are all you need to see to know what Lexi’s answer was.
Ramírez Reaching History – Again
Third baseman José Ramírez has already added a few records to his list so far this season, but he’s just inches away from another historic moment. With 291 home runs and 297 stolen bases to his name, he is perhaps just a few weeks away from becoming the ninth player in Major League history with 300 home runs and 300 steals. His two home runs in Sunday’s game versus the Orioles got him closer to claiming that title. With six home runs and 10 stolen bases to his name already this season, there’s no doubt he will shatter the 300/300 barrier soon.
Q&A
What did Parker Messick achieve during the week of April 12th?
Parker Messick nearly achieved a no-hitter, pitching eight hitless innings before allowing a single in the ninth.
How did the Guardians perform in their games during the week of April 12th?
The Guardians finished the week with a 4-3 record, marking it as a productive and successful week despite the losses.
Who is Stephen Vogt and what decision did he make regarding Messick's game?
Stephen Vogt is the manager of the Guardians, and he allowed rookie Parker Messick to attempt to complete a no-hitter despite him exceeding 100 pitches.
