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Gavin Williams to start Game 5 for Guardians against White Sox

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Gavin Williams to start Game 5 for Guardians against White Sox

Summary

Gavin Williams will start Game 5 for the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox Saturday night, following his role in closing out a 9-5 win in Game 4. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt expressed confidence in Williams, who stated he was ready to take on any role needed to help the team. Williams previously pitched effectively in Game 2, striking out 11 hitters. Cleveland and Chicago are tied at two games apiece in the American League Division Series.

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By the Numbers

•Cleveland tied the series at two games after winning Game 4.
•Williams pitched in a high-stress situation in Game 4.
•He previously struck out 11 batters in five innings during Game 2.
•Game 5 is set for Saturday night at 8 PM ET.
•Cleveland aims to build momentum from their recent offensive output.

Latest Updates

1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians ace Gavin Williams to start vs Sean Burke and White Sox in winner-take-all ALDS Game 5
12:21 AMYahoo Sports — What Guardians’ Gavin Williams told Stephen Vogt that led to getting Game 5 start

What they're saying

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Gavin Williams is willing to do whatever it takes to help the Cleveland Guardians win, even if it means shutting the door in the 9th inning of one game and then starting another game two days later. On Thursday, Williams closed out the Guardians’ 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox to even the American League Division Series at two games apiece. […] The post What Guardians’ Gavin Williams told Stephen Vogt that led to getting Game 5 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports