In a game full of emotions, Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi was on the verge of achieving a historic feat that would mark a before and after in the MLB season.
Cecconi close to glory
Cecconi, with a dominant performance, kept Kansas City’s batters at bay for seven complete innings, showing exceptional control and a variety of pitches that baffled his opponents. It was in the eighth inning when Michael Massey hit a single that broke the no-hitter dream, but it did not tarnish Cecconi’s great performance. The pitcher revealed that he noticed the unusual situation when he saw the zeros on the scoreboard during the fourth inning.I was like, ‘hmm, a lot of zeros up there on our side’
Slade CecconiDespite not achieving the no-hitter, Cecconi’s performance was fundamental to the Guardians’ victory, who won with a score of 10-2, surpassing the Royals in the standings. Manager Stephen Vogt praised Cecconi’s performance, highlighting the effectiveness of his curveball, which surprised the opposing batters.
The Cleveland team is at a crucial moment of the season, ranking second in the American League Central Division and within striking distance of a wild card spot. Cecconi, who arrived at the team in a trade during the offseason, proved his worth from the start of the game, needing only eight pitches to get through the first inning. He was supported by the defense, with outstanding plays by Brayan Rocchio and Daniel Schneemann. Cleveland’s no-hitter drought dates back to 1981, and the franchise is eagerly awaiting to break that streak. Cecconi, aware of the importance of this achievement, expressed his wish for the team to achieve its goals this season.
