Gavin Williams allows 1 hit, strikes out 10 to lead Guardians to 5-0 win over Diamondbacks

Gavin Williams pitched brilliantly for the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, August 2, 2026, allowing just one hit over 5 2/3 innings and striking out 10 batters to lead Cleveland to a 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Williams, who improved his record to 11-6, retired the first 15 batters he faced before Tim Tawa singled in the sixth inning. Chase DeLauter drove in three runs while Patrick Bailey contributed a home run off Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly (8-9), with the win allowing Cleveland to avoid a series sweep.