Cecconi's Efficent Outing. Stephen Vogt admitted before the game that he knew Cecconi hadn't been fully stretched out yet to get deep into the start. However, that didn't matter,

Cecconi allowed three runs on five hits in five innings, including Will Benson's solo homer in a 4-1 loss to the Reds. He also tied a career-high with eight strikeouts with no walks, becoming the third Guardians pitcher to record eight or more strikeouts and not walk a batter in his team debut,

With Ben Lively sidelined indefinitely with a right flexor tendon strain, Slade Cecconi got the first chance to fill the open spot in the Guardians’ starting rotation. The Guardians liked what they saw and then some.

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