Guardians' Parker Messick takes no-hitter into ninth, falls short of Cleveland's first no-no since 1981
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By CBS Sports
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Cleveland's championship aspirations received a setback as Parker Messick's impressive no-hit bid fell short in the ninth inning against Baltimore. A crucial single by Leody Taveras ended the Guardians' hope for their first no-hitter since 1981, extending one of baseball's longest droughts for the franchise. Despite the near-perfect performance, Cleveland's pitcher demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the game, keeping the opposition scoreless through eight innings before the late-game breakdown.