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Williams Nearly Throws No-Hitter as Guardians Sweep Mets

Stephen Vogt’s choice to let his starter work past 100 pitches underscores Cleveland’s confidence in its pitching depth.

Aug 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) takes the ball from starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) during a pitching change during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Gavin Williams carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Juan Soto’s 420-foot solo homer ended the bid.
  • The 4-1 win completed a three-game sweep at Citi Field and pulled Cleveland to within 1.5 games of the final AL wild-card spot.
  • Williams exceeded 100 pitches, marking his heaviest workload, after Vogt opted to let him chase the franchise’s first no-hitter since 1981.
  • Over his last five starts, Williams has recorded a 1.93 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP across 32.2 innings, highlighting his rapid emergence.
  • The Guardians will have an off-day Thursday before opening a weekend series against the Chicago White Sox.