Cade Smith’s 38-Pitch Close | Cleveland Guardians News

Cade Smith just delivered a jaw-dropping, career-high 38-pitch performance as the Guardians’ closer, battling through a grueling eighth inning and coming back for the ninth to seal the win—still throwing triple-digit fastballs with laser focus. Manager Stephen Vogt praised his discipline and recovery mindset, even as pitch counts soared. Smith didn’t realize how many he’d thrown until checking the scoreboard, but his mental toughness and physical conditioning turned a high-stakes marathon into a masterpiece. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/124a5ab4fa855c8d