After dominating the Chicago White Sox in Game 2, Gavin Williams is starting the decisive American League Division Series Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams will start the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The assignment follows an 18-pitch relief appearance in Game 4, which drew scrutiny from analysts regarding manager Stephen Vogt's bullpen usage. Williams previously struck out 11 batters over five innings during Game 2 of the series.
White Sox starter Sean Burke will oppose Williams in the winner-take-all matchup. Several White Sox batters found success against Williams in 2026, including Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi, while hitters like Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel struggled with strikeouts.
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