Zach Plesac came within six outs of ending Cleveland’s 40-year no-hitter drought, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indians’ 4-2 win on Thursday night.
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All signs seemed to be pointing toward Indians starter Zach Plesac snapping Cleveland’s no-hitter drought the longest in the Majors on Thursday night.
He forgot to pack his road cleats and the team’s equipment manager had to run and buy him a new pair at a local Dick’s Sporting Goods just before his start, so the story was already forming. And Josh Naylor wasted no time making one of a handful of strong defensive plays behind Plesac in the first inning by reaching into the stands in foul territory to make a brilliant catch.
SEATTLE (AP) â Zach Plesac’s day started with a frantic search for a pair of cleats after learning he’d left his normal road spikes behind in Cleveland.
After a replacement pair was found, Plesac came within six outs of ending the longest no-hitter drought in the majors.
âI felt the energy of it happening,â Plesac said. âYou could feel it in the air, really.â
Plesac took his no-hit bid into the eighth inning, nearly throwing Cleveland’s first no-no in 40 years, and the Indians held on for a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
The anticipated debuts of Seattle prospects Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert were overshadowed by a masterful pitching performance from Plesac.
Cy Young Festival returns with hometown hero
Former major league pitcher and Dover High School graduate Perci Garner to be special guest
Staff Report
NEWCOMERSTOWN - After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cy Young Festival is returning June 25 to 27 in Newcomerstown.
The festival committee said the event will be smaller than in past years because of continuing social distancing protocols and state guidelines for fairs and festivals.
The guest of honor and parade marshal will be Perci Garner, the executive director of the Tuscarawas County Rainbow Connection. The non-profit organization is dedicated to meeting the needs of disadvantaged and disabled children and adults in Tuscarawas County.