Juan Soto hits late home run as Guardians win against Mets

Cleveland Guardians come close to a no-hitter in an exciting game against the New York Mets.

Gavin Williams almost achieves no-hitter against Mets but settles for victory

In an impressive display, Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians delivered 8 1/3 no-hit innings against the New York Mets on Wednesday. The game took an unexpected turn when Juan Soto hit a home run in the ninth inning, marking New York's only run in a 4-1 loss. Williams, who finished the game with an impressive 126 pitches and six strikeouts, was close to making MLB history, as the league has yet to see a solo no-hitter this season. The Guardians have not had a no-hitter since 1981, further intensifying the excitement around this near miss.

Williams' near no-hitter highlights the increasing competitiveness within Major League Baseball. As the Guardians aim for their first solo no-hitter in over four decades, fans are left questioning whether the achievement will come this season. This game also displays the resilience of teams in tight matchups where solid pitching efforts can be ruined by a single moment. Soto’s home run, though impressive, ultimately came too late to change the outcome, reinforcing the idea that even a dominant performance may sometimes be overshadowed by an opponent's power.

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As the season progresses, the quest for that elusive no-hitter continues.