Guardians' Gavin Williams strikes out 11 in 4-2 win over Orioles

Cleveland pitcher extends majors-leading strikeout total to 40 on the season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into overlapping planes of color, representing the power and precision of Gavin Williams' pitching for the Cleveland Guardians.Gavin Williams' dominant pitching performance helps the Guardians maintain their position in the AL Central division race.Cleveland Today

Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians struck out 11 batters over seven innings, extending his major league-leading strikeout total to 40 on the season, as the Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Saturday.

Why it matters

Williams' dominant performance on the mound continues to establish him as one of the top young pitchers in baseball, helping the Guardians maintain their position in the AL Central division race.

The details

Williams allowed just one run on three hits while striking out 11 Orioles batters over seven strong innings. Brayan Rocchio provided the offensive support with a three-run home run for the Guardians.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Gavin Williams

The Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher who struck out 11 batters over seven innings.

Brayan Rocchio

The Cleveland Guardians outfielder who hit a three-run home run in the game.

Baltimore Orioles

The opposing team that lost 4-2 to the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians

The home team that won 4-2 over the Orioles.

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What they’re saying

“Gavin was absolutely dominant on the mound today. He's really starting to come into his own as one of the top pitchers in the league.”

— Terry Francona, Guardians Manager

What’s next

The Guardians and Orioles will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

Williams' continued excellence on the mound is a great sign for the Guardians as they look to make a push towards the playoffs, with the young pitcher emerging as a true ace for the team.