Gavin Williams Throws Career-High 13 Strikeouts as Guardians Defeat Blue Jays

Gavin Williams strikes out 13 as Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-1

Gavin Williams struck out a career-high 13 and allowed just two singles in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win on Tuesday night over the Toronto Blue Jays in a matchup of teams in the thick of the AL wild-card race. Patrick Bailey, rookie Angel Genao and Angel Martinez all hit two-run homers for the Guardians, who are 11-4 since Aug. 12. Cleveland came in with a slim lead for the third wild-card spot.

By The Associated Press