Gavin Williams again etches his name in Guardians October lore with 12 strikeouts in ALDS Game 5 vs. White Sox
Williams tied the franchise record with a dozen strikeouts across 5 ⅔ innings in Cleveland's victory.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Gavin Williams etched his name once again in Guardians October lore with a remarkable 12 strikeouts in ALDS Game 5 against the White Sox. The pressure was on for Williams, who was brought in as a relief pitcher after Cade Smith's failure in the ninth inning of Game 4. Despite being scheduled for a bullpen day prior, Williams rose to the occasion, taking the mound and retiring the White Sox in just 18 pitches.
This performance marked the second consecutive start in which Williams showcased this dominance in a playoff setting, joining only two other pitchers in franchise history to achieve such a feat. His stellar performance extended Cleveland's season and secured a 2-0 victory over the White Sox, propelling the Guardians to the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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