Since their establishment in 1901, the Cleveland Guardians franchise (previously known as the Cleveland Indians) has witnessed numerous no-hitters over the years. A no-hitter is a baseball game wherein a pitcher doesn’t allow any hits from the opposing team throughout the entire game. It is one of the most remarkable feats a pitcher can achieve, making it an unforgettable moment in baseball history. In this article, we’ll take a look at a list of Cleveland Guardians no-hitters that fans still talk about to this day.

1) Addie Joss – October 2, 1908

Addie Joss’s no-hitter game against the Chicago White Sox is one of the most historic moments in Cleveland Indians history. Joss tossed a complete game with no hits, allowing only base-on-balls for a perfect game with no runs allowed. This game became the first no-hitter in Cleveland Indians history.

2) Earl Gardner – August 10, 1915

Earl Gardner recorded his first no-hitter in his career on August 10, 1915, against the Boston Red Sox. The performance was truly dominant as Gardner faced only 28 batters in the game. The Red Sox was only able to draw two walks while the rest of the batters was unable to hit through eight innings.

3) Wes Ferrell – April 29, 1931

Wes Ferrell was a talented pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. In April 1931, he pitched a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns in the season opener, allowing only one base-on-balls throughout the game. This was the first time in baseball history that a season opener ended in a no-hitter.

4) Bob Feller – April 16, 1940 and July 1, 1951

Bob Feller is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Cleveland Indians history, pitching three no-hitters over the course of his career. His first was against the Chicago White Sox in April 1940, where he allowed only three base-on-balls. Feller’s second no-hitter was against the Detroit Tigers in 1951. He threw a complete game with strikeouts while allowing only one base-on-balls.

5) Don Black – July 10, 1947

Don Black’s no-hitter against the Philadelphia Athletics on July 10, 1947, was one of the most impressive performances in Cleveland Indians history. He dominated the Athletics by not allowing a hit and recording four strikeouts, allowing only one batter to reach base with a walk.

6) Sam McDowell – June 24, 1965

Sam McDowell pitched his first career no-hitter game against the Los Angeles Angels in June 1965. He threw a complete game with eleven walks, seven strikeouts, and only hit one batter. Despite allowing a considerable number of walks, McDowell managed to finish the game without allowing any hits.

7) Len Barker – May 15, 1981

Len Barker pitched a no-hitter game against the Toronto Blue Jays in 1981. His performance in that game was simply outstanding, allowing only three runners on base throughout the match while striking out eleven batters.

8) Ervin Santana – July 27, 2011

Ervin Santana started his career with the Los Angeles Angels but threw his historic no-hitter game for the Cleveland Indians in 2011 against the team that draft-ready him, the Milwaukee Brewers. In this game, Santana threw a complete game with no hits and allowed only one walk in the eighth inning.

In conclusion, the Cleveland Guardians (previously-known-as-the-Cleveland-Indians) has a rich history of no-hitters, and the eight games listed above are some of the most memorable. These moments remind us of how remarkable baseball can be and why we love the game. It remains to be seen if the Guardians will continue to make history, but we can be sure that fans will always remember the feats of their beloved team.

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