Gavin Williams is joining extremely rare playoff company with his assignment to start Game 5 of the Guardians' ALDS against the White Sox. Two days after closing out Game 4, Williams will take the ball to start the pivotal Game 5, per multiple outlets.

MLB playoffs2026 · Division SeriesFull bracket
  • White SoxChicago2GuardiansCleveland3GuardiansCleveland win 3-2
  • BravesAtlanta1DodgersLos Angeles3DodgersLos Angeles lead 3-1
  • YankeesBronx0RaysSt. Petersburg3RaysSt. Petersburg lead 3-0
  • PadresSan Diego1BrewersMilwaukee3BrewersMilwaukee lead 3-1

Data: MLB Stats API

Yahoo Sports reported that Williams recorded 12 strikeouts across 5⅔ innings in Game 5, tying the franchise record. The Guardians won the contest, per the reporting.