A Pitcher's Masterclass: Cardinals Dominate Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray put on a clutch performance, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians with a flawless outing. Gray dominated the game, allowing minimal hits and striking out a career-high number of batters. This victory was particularly sweet for the Cardinals, who had been shut out in their previous two games.

Key Highlights

• Alec Burleson and Pedro Pagés blasted home runs in the same inning, breaking a long drought of zero runs for the Cardinals.
• The Guardians, meanwhile, were shut out for the second consecutive game, with José Ramírez missing from the lineup due to an injury.
• Gray's dominant performance came after a rough patch earlier in the month, where he had struggled in his last two starts.
• A hit in the fifth inning by the Guardians ended their hopes of a no-hitter.

Next Matchup

The Cardinals will take the field again with Miles Mikolas on the mound, while the Guardians will counter with Slade Cecconi pitching.