Juan Soto Breaks No-Hitter but Mets Lose Cleveland 4-1

The New York Mets suffered a series sweep by the Cleveland Guardians, with Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams nearly throwing a no-hitter before Juan Soto broke it up with a ninth-inning solo home run. Williams dominated the Mets over 8 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking four, but Soto's blast over the center field wall prevented the first no-hitter by a Cleveland pitcher since 1981. Despite Soto's home run, the Mets fell 4-1, marking their eighth loss in nine games amid ongoing offensive struggles. Soto acknowledged the team's frustration but emphasized the need for the Mets to improve quickly as they face a challenging upcoming series against the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets remain in playoff contention, holding a three-game lead for the final wild-card spot and trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by only 2.5 games in the NL East. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised Williams' deep outing, noting his transition from power pitcher to pitcher, while Mets fans expressed their displeasure with boos during the game.