Guardians Take Series Lead Over Orioles

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The Cleveland Guardians took the series lead over the Baltimore Orioles with a strong performance by pitcher Gavin Williams, who had 11 strikeouts. Brayan Rocchio's three-run homer and Bo Naylor's first home run of the season contributed to the win.

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Cleveland Guardians lead the series against Baltimore Orioles
Gavin Williams had 11 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.12
Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run home run
Bo Naylor hit his first home run of the season
Game 4 will feature Joey Cantillo vs. Trevor Rogers

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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images What a game that was for the Guardians. Gavin Williams is blossoming into everything we hoped he could be. He was excellent tonight, as he has been all season. 7 innings, 3 hits, one run, and 11 big strikeouts to lower his ERA to 2.12 on the season. Oh, and he also leads all of MLB in strikeouts. He was in full control tonight with the only mistake being a hanging curveball to Leody Taveras in the top of the 4th. It is also noteworthy that Cade Smith came in and got the save, and he looked like Cade Smith. That was the best we have seen him look all season by far. As for the offense, we only had three hits, but they sure were big ones. Brayan Rocchio’s three run HR in the bottom of the 5th was personally one of the most exciting moments of the season for me thus far. The development we have seen from him since the all star break last year has been incredible. Bo Naylor finally hit his first HR on the season. He has had some brutal luck this year and it was awesome to see him finally get some good results for his process. Game 4 will be tomorrow at 1:40 pm ET. The pitching matchup will be vs .

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

Gavin Williams pitched 7 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 run while striking out 11 batters.

How did Brayan Rocchio perform in the game against the Orioles?

Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 5th inning, marking one of the most exciting moments of the season.

When is Game 4 of the Guardians vs. Orioles series?

Game 4 is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:40 pm ET, featuring a pitching matchup between Joey Cantillo and Trevor Rogers.

Guardians Take Series Lead Over Orioles

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