Guardians Avoid Sweep

TL;DR

Gavin Williams led the Cleveland Guardians to victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing only one unearned run and striking out nine batters. The Guardians avoided a series sweep with this performance.

Key points

Gavin Williams pitched 8 innings with 1 unearned run allowed
He struck out 9 batters during the game
The Guardians scored 3 runs to win the game
DeLauter had 2 RBIs and is on a 5-game hit streak
The Guardians will face the Athletics next

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 29: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field on April 29, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Gavin Williams was magnificent today. He recorded 23 outs, giving up 1 (unearned) run and striking out \9\ Rays. It was one of his best outings. The sole run allowed came after Bazzana threw a double play ball down the third base line (the video evidence of which I will be leaving out of this article). Gavin had everything working for him today.

He was throwing everything in the zone, and managed to only walk one batter on a HBP. Unfortunately, Statcast went down around the 5th inning, so all data recorded after that is, at least for now, unavailable. ABS was also down, which is weird to see now that I’ve gotten used to having it. Anyway, Gavin was fantastic. A true “ace” start for him. The offense was better today, but I can always find ways to complain. They had the bases loaded in the 3rd, but managed to only record 1 run off a Kyle Manzardo sacrifice fly. But, in the 5th, Rocchio led off the inning with an infield single. Kwan followed that up with an \ mph double down the first base line. DeLauter, with the infield brought in, hit a ground ball back up the middle that scored both Rocchio and Kwan. (Naturally, DeLauter goes 2/3 with a walk and 2 RBI the day I publish an article talking about his struggles). DeLauter is riding a 5-game hit streak during which he’s slashing .438/.471/.500. You’d like to see more power, but seeing the results come in will hopefully spur some more slug. Gavin was pulled in the 8th after two consecutive two-out singles. was brought on in relief, and struck out Aranda to end the inning. Cade came on to pitch a scoreless 9th, striking out 2 Rays. The Guardians play this weekend. It’ll be Cantillo-Cecconi-Messick.

Q&A

What were Gavin Williams' stats in the game against the Rays?

Gavin Williams recorded 23 outs, allowed 1 unearned run, and struck out 9 batters.

How did the Guardians perform offensively in their game against the Rays?

The Guardians scored three runs, including a sacrifice fly from Kyle Manzardo and two RBIs from DeLauter.

Who will the Guardians face in their upcoming series after the Rays?

The Guardians will play against the Athletics in their next series.

Guardians Avoid Sweep

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