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Guardians rally for win against Twins behind Gavin Williams' pitching

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Guardians rally for win against Twins behind Gavin Williams' pitching
Summary

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on July 9, 2026, in Minneapolis. Gavin Williams led the Guardians with 11 strikeouts and allowed two runs over seven innings, helping Cleveland end a four-game losing streak. The Guardians hit three solo home runs, including one by Chase DeLauter that gave them the lead. Brayan Rocchio contributed with a two-run double in the seventh inning. Minnesota's Royce Lewis scored twice, but the team fell short, ending their four-game winning streak. Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith closed out the game, with Smith earning his 27th save of the season.

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  • •Guardians hit three home runs in the game.
  • •Gavin Williams recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts.
  • •Chase DeLauter hit a crucial homer in the sixth inning.
  • •Brayan Rocchio doubled in two runs in the seventh.
  • •Twins had their four-game winning streak halted.
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  • 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Twins. Gavin Williams pitches gem in Cleveland win
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Gavin Williams produces a season-high strikeout total, while Chase DeLauter and Brayan Rocchio were among the Guardians with key hits in their win.

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