Orioles @ Guardians · Apr 16, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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Away starter

Shane Baz

Home starter

Parker Messick

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Game Stories'Maybe next time': Messick's near no-no hints at what's to come4 clips

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'Maybe next time': Messick's near no-no hints at what's to come

CLEVELAND -- One of the final questions posed to Parker Messick in his postgame media session on Thursday night was whether he was aware of how long it’s been since a Cleveland pitcher has thrown a no-hitter. Messick could not say for certain, after he came excruciatingly close to ending

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Parker Messick flirts with history in Guardians' win00:03:36

Parker Messick flirts with a no-hitter and José Ramírez hits a two-run homer in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Orioles

Condensed Game: BAL@CLE - 4/16/2600:12:20

Condensed Game: Parker Messick and the Guardians take on Leody Taveras and the Orioles on April 16, 2026

Parker Messick flirts with no-hitter in dominant win00:04:27

Parker Messick takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning against the Orioles, striking out nine to record his third win of the season

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