Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith had one of the most shocking moments you will see this season, and yet he barely flinched.
During Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, Smith faced a 106.6 mph comebacker off Rowdy Tellez’s bat. The ball struck the brim of his cap and ricocheted off his face before skidding into the infield. Manager Stephen Vogt and the training staff rushed out to check on Smith. Miraculously, Smith stayed in the game and struck out the next batter.
Watch the incident here:
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Guardians Struggle At Plate In Brutal Loss
Despite the moment of bravery, Cleveland couldn’t rally. The Mariners won 7–2, powered by a strong performance from starter Logan Gilbert, who tossed 6.2 innings of one-run ball with 8 strikeouts. Seattle’s offense did damage early, putting up five runs by the fourth inning—including a two-run homer from Mitch Garver.
Despite the moment of bravery, Cleveland couldn’t rally. The Mariners won 7-2, powered by a strong performance from starter Logan Gilbert, who tossed 6.2 innings of one-run ball with 8 strikeouts. Seattle’s offense did damage early, putting up five runs by the fourth inning, including a two-run homer from Mitch Garver.
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The Guardians, meanwhile, struggled at the plate. Jose Ramirez drove in a run with an RBI double, but the lineup failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going just 1-for-7. Cleveland’s bullpen held things steady late, with Smith contributing 0.2 innings, 1 strikeout, and a walk in his gritty showing.
The Guardians, meanwhile, struggled at the plate. Jose Ramirez drove in a run with an RBI double, but the lineup failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going just 1-for-7. Cleveland’s bullpen held things steady late, with Smith contributing 0.2 innings, 1 strikeout, and a walk in his gritty showing.
Smith has been a key bullpen piece all season, posting a 2.40 ERA with 45 strikeouts so far.
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