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Guardians’ Alex Cobb drilled by one-hop smash after retiring first 18 batters vs. Pittsburgh
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Alex Cobb was perfect in his return to the mound for the Guardians on Sunday until a one-hop smash base hit in the seventh inning Sunday knocked him out of the game.
Cobb, facing Pittsburgh afer being activated earlier in the day from the injured list, retired the first 18 batters he faced and took a perfect game into the seventh inning. Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa drilled him with a 101.9 mph grounder that hit his left wrist to open the inning. After facing one more batter, Cobb’s afternoon was over.
After convincing manager Stephen Vogt and Guardians trainers that he could stay in the game, Cobb surrendered a base hit to Brian Reynolds and was removed in favor of Cade Smith. Pittsburgh scored on a throwing error by Austin Hedges before Smith worked out of the inning.
Alex Cobb #35 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after being hit by an infield single by Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at Progressive Field on September 01, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)Getty Images
Cobb opened the season on the injured list with San Francisco as he recovered from offseason hip surgery. His season debut was delayed by a shoulder injury and blisters. He was traded to Cleveland at the end of July and made a pair of starts before going back on the inured list with a split fingernail on his right hand.
He was brilliant through six innings against Pittsburgh, bidding to throw the first Cleveland no-hitter since Len Barker’s perfect game more than 43 years ago. Cobb became the sixth Cleveland pitcher to complete at least six perfect innings since Barker’s perfect game on May 15, 1981.
| Pitcher | Date | Opponent | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cobb | Sept. 1, 2024 | vs. Pittsburgh | 6.0 |
| Triston McKenzie | Aug. 15, 2021 | at Detroit | 7.2 |
| Carlos Carrasco | July 1, 2015 | at Tampa Bay | 6.1 |
| Cody Anderson | June 25, 2015 | at Tampa Bay | 6.1 |
| Corey Kluber | July 25, 2014 | at Kansas City | 6.1 |
| Charles Nagy | April 22, 1991 | vs. Kansas City | 6.0 |
Cobb struck out six and retired the other 12 batters he faced on 11 ground balls and a fly ball.
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The NBA world is waiting in anticipation to see what 41-year-old LeBron James will do next with his career, and the story just got more interesting.
Over the weekend, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson had a quote that turned heads. “You guys know there’s a little free agency thing going on right now. That could be our real jump, and you know what I’m talking about. That’s exciting too.”
“We’re in the mix for the greatest player of all time”
Cavs Head Coach Kenny Atkinson discusses with @WorldWideWob, @DarthAmin, and Ryan McDonough what it would be like to have LeBron return to Cleveland
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The Cavaliers coach also went on to say, “Listen, this is an exciting time for us, right? Like we’re in the mix for, you know, the greatest player of all time… I think you’re nervous, but we understand how it is. He’s obviously earned that right to take his time.”
Major Interest
The Cavaliers knew roster changes needed to happen following their exit from the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals. While making the conference finals was an achievement, getting swept embarrassingly by the eventual champion New York Knicks showed one thing: this team still had a clear gap to close if they were to win a championship.
A quote like this from an NBA coach is not typical in the slightest. Atkinson is making his interest in LeBron clear on a national stage, and rightfully so. LeBron brings a skill set the Cavaliers have been missing since his departure: a lengthy forward who can help with spacing while also adding playmaking, postseason experience, and late-game control.
A New Mentality
Aside from roster fit, LeBron can bring something this team has needed for quite some time: a new mentality. The Cavaliers have been labeled as soft, stemming from a quote such as “the lights were brighter than expected” by Jarrett Allen after a series loss to the Knicks in 2023.
“Even for me, the lights were brighter than expected.”
– Jarrett Allen on his playoff struggles
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LeBron, despite his age, still has his championship mentality. This is evident from his playoff series against the Rockets while he was still with the Lakers this past May. LeBron led the Lakers past a younger, arguably more talented team in the Rockets to advance to the second round.
The hope is that this championship mentality can rub off on the Cavs’ younger talent while LeBron wraps up his career in the wine and gold.
It looks like everyone is waiting on what “The King” does next, including his next potential head coach. This is for good reason, as LeBron could be the missing piece needed to take the Cavaliers to the next level, not only because he remains one of the greatest players of all time, but because he could bring a championship mentality to a core that desperately needs it.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A massive water main break and a possible sinkhole was reported in Cleveland Monday afternoon.
A 19 News crew is on scene at the intersection of E 130th Street and Buckeye Road for the possible reported sinkhole and a water main break.
According to the Cleveland Division of Water, the break on Buckeye Road is a 10-inch water main and a repair crew is on the way.
The water has been shut off, but the area remains closed due to the debris and for cleanup.
19 News has made call outs to officials for more information.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The body of a missing boy in Lake Erie was found Sunday afternoon, according to the Cleveland Fire Department.
Multiple agencies searched Lake Erie Saturday night and continued searching Sunday morning for a young boy who was reported in the water near the East 55th Street Marina.
The search for the boy had turned into a recovery mission before Metroparks divers discovered the body, Cleveland Fire Chief Mike Norman said.
Cleveland Fire, Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources responded to the call, which came in just before 9 p.m. Saturday.
Search efforts
Cleveland Fire said crews responded to a report of a child in the water. A fire boat made multiple passes over the area, shining a light into the water. Two divers were also sent into the lake to search for the child. No body was found.
A helicopter was also spotted flying over the water near the bank, searching with a spotlight.
The Cleveland Fire Department said at 10:15 p.m. Saturday that its crew in the lake would be ending their search soon.
Cleveland fire crews said Sunday that they resumed the search for the missing boy before turning operations over to a recovery mission.
Chief Norman said Metroparks divers are transporting the body and receiving assistance from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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