Sonny Gray delivered an exceptional pitching performance for the St. Louis Cardinals, completing a nine-inning game against the Cleveland Guardians on just 89 pitches. Gray struck out 11 batters and allowed only one hit, achieving his fifth career complete-game shutout. This feat marked the first complete game shutout for a Cardinals pitcher since Adam Wainwright accomplished it in 2021. Gray joins a rare club of pitchers known as 'Maddux' throwers, which refers to completing a game on fewer than 100 pitches.

In the game, Gray faced minimal challenge, with his only hit allowed coming from Guardians’ right fielder Nolan Jones in the fifth inning. His impressive season record now stands at 8-2 with a 3.36 ERA, solidifying his status as the Cardinals' ace. Gray's next outing is scheduled against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he aims to continue his dominant performance.