Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Gavin Williams didnt want to come out of the game, and Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt had no plans to remove his pitcher with a chance to make history. With no one warming up in the bullpen, Williams carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning with a solo home run with just two outs to go in the on Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. Going into the ninth was pretty fun, pretty special, the 26-year-old Williams said following his 126-pitch masterpiece, exceeding his previous season high of 109. At that point I didnt even care Jordan Hicks Jersey about the pitch count. It didnt matter if I went to 140 pitches. I would have done it anyway. It was pretty special to be out there. You never know when thats gonna happen again. The Cleveland franchise hasnt thrown a no-hitter since Len Barkers perfect game in 1981. Explore More Vogt said he didnt even ask Williams how he was feeling after hed retired 14 batters in a row to complete the eighth at 111 pitches. I think one of the things you look at is the [velocity], and the velo was still there. The stuff was crisp, Vogt said. I didnt dare ask him. It was one of those things with a four-run lead like that, you gotta let him go. You dont know how many chances these pitchers are ever going to have to do it. He was going to get to go the whole way. So we didnt touch the phone. We didnt talk to anybody. There was no one up until the ball left the yard. Gavin Williams looks down at the ground in the ninth inning after Juan Soto broke up his no-hitter attempt with a solo homer in the ninth inning of the Mets 4-1 lo s to the Guardians on Aug. 6, 2025. Robert Sabo / New York Post And it did so just barely, just beyond the reach of leaping center fielder Angel Martnez. I wish I could be Spiderman. I was real close. I tried my best, Martnez said. I knew Soto clipped it. I knew he got it. But of course it had to be six inches from Angels glove, Vogt added. Gavin Williams receives a standing ovation from Mets fans as he exits the game in the ninth after his no-hit bid fell short in the Guardians win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Williams said he hoped to induce a ground ball in that situation, but he elevated a fastball just enough for Soto to drive it. Good fastball, good swing, catcher Austin Hedges said. Ive sadly been back there for quite a few of [Sotos] homers, so I know what it sounds like. He took a really good swing and theres a reason hes one of the best hitters in this league. Interestingly, two of the Mets other top hitters Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso smacked liners back at Williams in the first inning, with Lindor knocking the glove off his hand. It scared me, Ill say that. I thought I was gonna have to change pants or something, Williams joked. And then Alonso did the same thing and I thought I was really gonna have to [change them]. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Williams, who walked four, faced two more batters following Sotos homer. He retired Alonso and walked Brandon Nimmo before garnering a standing ovation from much of the Citi Field crowd on his walk back to the visiting dugout. Its nice, especially getting that from a different teams fan base, Williams said. Its awesome. It doesnt usually happen, but I appreciate it. Marco Luciano Jersey