Gavin Williams strikes out 11 as Guardians beat Giants 5-2

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams showcased dominance in his 11 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings, guiding the Guardians to a 5-2 triumph over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. José Ramírez contributed an RBI single in the first, scoring the crucial three runs. The win marked the Guardians' first home series victory in seven weeks, as they had not clinched one at Progressive Field since June 26-28 against Seattle.

The team stands at 11-20 overall since the All-Star break. Williams edged closer to his career high of 12 strikeouts, tying Toronto's Dylan Cease with 201 in the AL. Cade Smith secured the victory with a scoreless ninth, adding to his 32 saves this season. José Ramírez's single became his 1,751st career hit, tying him with Charlie Jamieson for fifth place in team history.

Patrick Bailey and Nathaniel Lowe also drove in runs for the Guardians, while Willy Adames' two-run homer in the fourth pulled the Giants within 3-2.