Guardians falter as Gavin Williams struggles against Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians faced a tough outing on June 18, 2026, as they struggled against the Detroit Tigers. Gavin Williams had a challenging start, allowing five runs in the first two innings, followed by two more in the fourth. The Guardians rallied briefly with a grand slam from Daniel Schneemann but ultimately fell behind after a two-run homer from Jackson Chourio. Daniel Espino made a notable MLB debut, striking out two in a perfect inning. The game concluded with a score of 9-4 in favor of the Tigers.
- •Gavin Williams gave up seven runs in total over four innings.
- •Daniel Schneemann hit a grand slam, momentarily bringing the Guardians back into the game.
- •Daniel Espino debuted, striking out two in one inning of work.
- •The game ended with the Tigers winning 9-4.
- •The teams meet again tomorrow for the final game of the series.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Drop Williams Start
"Gavin Williams implosion spells doom for Guardians.
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