Gavin Williams strikes out 13 in Guardians win over Blue Jays
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Last updated Sep 3, 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.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams records career-high 13 strikeouts
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — For a couple hours, Guardians show they have what it takes to win baseball games this October
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Gavin Williams strikes out 13 as Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-1
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Gavin Williams Puts Together Dominant Performance as Blue Jays Fall Back in WC Race
- 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.
"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.
"Gavin Williams absolutely dominated the Blue Jays last night. Guardians hitters hit 3 home runs, all with a man on base. Stephen Vogt pushed all the right buttons. It was exactly what this team needed to stay ahead in the WC race, and also what they will need if they make it to the postseason. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:16 AMGuardians pitcher Gavin Williams records career-high 13 strikeouts
Gavin Williams had his worst outing of the season in Anaheim, and then turned in an ugly bullpen session. But then? A 13-strikeout masterpiece.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:45 AMFor a couple hours, Guardians show they have what it takes to win baseball games this October
Gavin Williams absolutely dominated the Blue Jays last night. Guardians hitters hit 3 home runs, all with a man on base. Stephen Vogt pushed all the right buttons. It was exactly what this team needed to stay ahead in the WC race, and also what they will need if they make it to the postseason. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:58 AMGavin Williams strikes out 13 as Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-1
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:52 AMGavin Williams Puts Together Dominant Performance as Blue Jays Fall Back in WC Race
The Blue Jays were looking to start out this series against the Cleveland Guardians on the right note, but were unable to on Tuesday night.
- 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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