Gavin Williams Strikes Out 11 in Guardians' 7–1 Loss

Gavin Williams, starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, recorded 6 innings pitched with 11 strikeouts and 5 earned runs on 7 hits in a 7-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 18, 2026.

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Williams, a starter for the Cleveland Guardians, has made 20 starts in the 2026 season with a 10-5 record and a 4.00 ERA over 119 1/3 innings. In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 18, he struck out 11 batters across 6 innings despite the team's 7-1 loss. Over his last 7 starts, Williams recorded a 1-2 record with a 5.73 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 37.67 innings.