We Just Saw a Pitcher Throw a Full Inning Without Getting a Single Hitter Out

Summary

In a recent game between the Guardians and Cubs, an extraordinary feat occurred when a pitcher, Gavin Williams, got through an entire inning without retiring a single batter. Despite allowing multiple hits and walks, Williams showcased an impressive defensive strategy, picking off three base runners to get all three outs. This rare occurrence marked the first time since 1985 that a pitcher completed an inning in this way. Although the Guardians struggled offensively and lost 5-2, the unusual inning became the highlight of the game, making it a memorable moment in Major League Baseball history.

Takeaways

• 😀 A pitcher managed to get through an inning without retiring a single batter, which is an extremely rare occurrence in baseball.
• 😀 The unusual inning happened in a game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs.
• 😀 Pete Crow Armstrong led off the bottom of the second with a line drive single for the Cubs.
• 😀 Danby Swanson added a knock to put two runners on base for the Cubs.
• 😀 Michael Bush's RBI single to left field gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead.
• 😀 Carson Kelly hit a two-run line drive to left center, extending the Cubs' lead.
• 😀 Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams threw a fastball that was missed by Bo Naylor, who scrambled and flipped to Williams for an out at the plate.
• 😀 Williams picked off Nico Hero after he walked, making it one of the rare outs without a hitter being retired.
• 😀 Williams continued his pick-off spree by also getting Shaw out after just three pitches, leading to two outs via pick-offs.
• 😀 This inning with zero batters retired is the first occurrence in the major leagues since 1985 and the first time for a Cleveland team in recorded history.
• 😀 Despite this oddity, the Cubs went on to win the game 5-2, with the Guardians' offense only scoring two runs.

Q & A

What was the most unusual event in the baseball game discussed in the video?

The most unusual event was a pitcher, Gavin Williams, getting through an inning without retiring a single batter. He managed to get three outs by picking off base runners instead of getting them out through conventional methods like strikeouts or groundouts.

How did Gavin Williams get the first out of the inning?

Gavin Williams' first out came when Bo Naylor, the catcher, missed a fastball that was pitched over the low and outside corner. The ball got away, and Naylor scrambled to retrieve it before flipping it to Williams, who was at the plate to tag the runner out.

What led to the second out of the inning?

The second out came when Nico Hoerner, who had worked a 3-1 count, was picked off while attempting to lead off from first base. Williams threw to first base and managed to tag Hoerner out.

What was unusual about the third out of the inning?

The third out was equally unconventional. After issuing a 3-0 walk to the next batter, Williams quickly threw over to first base and picked off another runner, Shaw, who was leading off from first base.

How many outs did Gavin Williams get in the inning, and how did they occur?

Gavin Williams got three outs in the inning, but none of them were made by retiring batters through strikeouts or groundouts. All three outs were made by picking off base runners.

How rare was this type of inning in Major League Baseball history?

This type of inning was extremely rare. It was the first time it had occurred since 1985 and the first time a Cleveland team had been involved in such an inning in recorded history.

What was the final score of the game between the Guardians and the Cubs?

The final score was 5-2 in favor of the Cubs. Despite the unusual inning from Gavin Williams, the Cubs went on to win the game.

What happened in the bottom of the second inning to put the Cubs ahead?

In the bottom of the second inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong led off with a single and advanced to third on a subsequent hit by Dansby Swanson. Michael Bush added an RBI single, and Carson Kelly followed with a two-run double to left-center field, putting the Cubs ahead by three runs.

How did the Guardians' offense perform during the game?

The Guardians' offense was relatively dormant, only managing to score two runs during the game, which was not enough to keep up with the Cubs' scoring. The game ended with a punch-out from Daniel Palencia to Nola Jones, securing the Cubs' win.

What did the video creator offer viewers at the end of the video?

At the end of the video, the creator encouraged viewers to reach out via email if they had any ideas for future videos. If a viewer's idea was used, the creator promised to give them a shout-out in the video.