Sonny Gray didn't know if he would throw a complete game again. On Friday night, he did that and was one pitch away from a no-hitter. Gray allowed only one hit and struck out a season-high 11 in St. Louis' 5-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado sent a strong message to starting pitcher Sonny Gray after his complete game on Friday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It was reunion day Friday at at Progressive Field. Right-hander Sonny Gray re-introduced himself to the Guardians, while the Cardinals said hello to Luis Ortiz, their long-time acquaintance from the Pittsburgh Pirates and the NL Central.