Gavin Williams strikes out 13 in Guardians win over Blue Jays
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Gavin Williams pitched seven innings and struck out a career-high 13 batters to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Williams allowed just two singles and one unearned run in the outing, bouncing back from a difficult appearance last week. Patrick Bailey, Angel Genao, and Angel Martinez provided the offense for Cleveland by hitting two-run home runs. The win follows a productive stretch for the Guardians, who have won 11 of their last 15 games since mid-August. Hunter Gaddis and Matt Festa each pitched a scoreless inning to complete the team's three-hitter. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Wednesday, when Dylan Cease is slated to start for Toronto against Joey Cantillo.
- •Gavin Williams recorded 13 strikeouts over seven innings.
- •Cleveland earned a 6-1 win at home against Toronto.
- •Patrick Bailey, Angel Genao, and Angel Martinez hit two-run homers.
- •The Guardians have recorded an 11-4 record since August 12.
- •Dylan Cease and Joey Cantillo are the projected starters for Wednesday's game.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Gavin Williams and the Thirteen Strikeout Game
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Gavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays
"Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win on Tuesday night over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of teams in the thick of the AL wild-card race. Patrick Bailey, rookie Angel Genao and Angel Martinez all hit two-run homers for the Guardians, who are 11-4 since Aug. 12. Cleveland came in with a slim lead for the third wild-card spot.
"Toronto Blue Jays 1 - Cleveland Guardians 6
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:44 AMGavin Williams and the Thirteen Strikeout Game
Toronto Blue Jays 1 - Cleveland Guardians 6
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:17 AMGavin Williams whiffs 13 in 7 innings and leads Guardians to 6-1 win over Blue Jays
Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win on Tuesday night over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of teams in the thick of the AL wild-card race. Patrick Bailey, rookie Angel Genao and Angel Martinez all hit two-run homers for the Guardians, who are 11-4 since Aug. 12. Cleveland came in with a slim lead for the third wild-card spot.
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