🧵 1. Alex Cobb falls just short of a no-hitter, but Giants defeat Reds 6-1. Cobb thanks outfielder Austin Slater for crucial diving catch and expresses gratitude to manager Gabe Kapler for the opportunity. #sports
🧵 1. Alex Cobb falls just short of a no-hitter, but Giants defeat Reds 6-1. Cobb thanks outfielder Austin Slater for crucial diving catch and expresses gratitude to manager Gabe Kapler for the opportunity. #sports
🧵 2. Cobb throws a career-high 131 pitches, the most this season, before allowing a double in the ninth inning. Fans cheer as Cobb acknowledges the crowd. A spectacular performance for the 35-year-old right-hander.
🧵 3. Cobb's near no-hitter is San Francisco's closest since 2015. He remains focused during the game and realizes the significance afterwards. He keeps the game ball and treasures it with other memorable keepsakes.
🧵 4. Giants manager Kapler sticks with Cobb despite high pitch count. Cobb finishes the game with 83 strikes and 8 strikeouts. He remains composed, eager to finish what he started.
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