New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- New York Mets fans displayed remarkable sportsmanship by giving Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams a standing ovation after he came within two outs of a no-hitter at Citi Field on Wednesday (August 6).

The 26-year-old right-hander dominated the Mets lineup until Juan Soto broke the no-hit bid with a solo home run in the ninth inning. Despite the Mets' 4-1 loss, fans recognized Williams' brilliance, creating a memorable moment in an otherwise tough game for the home team.

Gavin Williams, nicknamed "Big Rig," was on the verge of making history, aiming to end Cleveland's 44-year no-hitter drought, the longest active in Major League Baseball. Notably, the last Guardians no-hitter was Len Barker's perfect game in...