Cardinals' Sonny Gray Throws 1-Hit Complete Game Shutout vs Guardians

Sonny Gray delivered a historic pitching performance for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 5-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, throwing a complete game shutout with just 89 pitches. Gray allowed only one hit, struck out 11 batters, and issued no walks, marking the first nine-inning shutout with no earned runs, no walks, one or fewer hits, at least 11 strikeouts, and fewer than 90 pitches in MLB history. This was Gray’s first complete game since 2017 and first shutout since 2015, highlighting his dominance with a 3.18 ERA and 1.08 WHIP this season. The Cardinals' offense provided early support with home runs from Pedro Pagés and Alec Burleson in the third inning, snapping a 24-inning scoreless streak. Nolan Arenado contributed two RBIs, further solidifying the Cardinals' control through the game. Gray’s performance has been praised as one of the best of the 2025 MLB season and a rare feat in modern baseball.