Gavin Williams dominates with 7 shutout frames as Guardians edge Athletics to stay atop AL Central
- Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings Sunday, September 20, 2026, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 victory over the Athletics in Cleveland.
- Jose Ramirez scored the game's only run in the fourth inning on an RBI infield single by Jo Adell, prompting Athletics Manager Mark Kotsay's ejection after he disputed the call.
- Williams struck out nine batters in 89 pitches, moving into the major-league lead with 244 strikeouts this season. Steven Kwan added three hits for Cleveland's seventh series sweep.
- The Guardians remain atop the American League Central, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox. The Athletics lost all six games on their road trip.
- Cleveland begins a road series against Boston on Tuesday, while the Athletics return home to face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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Gavin Williams dominates with 7 shutout innings; Guardians edge Athletics, 1-0, to stay atop AL Central
By JOE REEDY Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings, Jo Adell had an RBI infield single and the Guardians beat the Athletics, 1-0, on Sept. 20 to remain atop the AL Central. Steven Kwan added three hits for Cleveland, which posted its seventh series sweep of the season and third at home. The Guardians (81-75) […]
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Gavin Williams pitches Guardians to 1-0 win over Athletics
Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings to lift the host Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 win over the Athletics Sunday.Williams (14-8) gave up only three hits, one walk and struck out nine in 89 pitches. He threw 63 strikes and only allowed three fly o...
Gavin Williams dominates with 7 shutout frames as Guardians edge Athletics to stay atop AL Central
Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings, Jo Adell had an RBI infield single and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 1-0 Sunday to remain atop the AL Central
Mark Kotsay, Jacob Lopez discuss Athletics' loss to Guardians
Mark Kotsay and Jacob Lopez speak with the media after the Athletics’ 12-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field. #MarkKotsay #JacobLopez #Athletics #Cleveland #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB #PressConference #Like #Comment #Subscribe #NBCSportsCalifornia CONNECT: ✔️ Subscribe to NBC Sports Bay Area & California: bit.ly/3AQknYc ✔️ Subscribe to our podcasts: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/pod… ✔️ Stream the games…
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