Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images What a game that was for the Guardians. Gavin Williams is blossoming into everything we hoped he could be.

He was excellent tonight, as he has been all season. 7 innings, 3 hits, one run, and 11 big strikeouts to lower his ERA to 2.12 on the season. Oh, and he also leads all of MLB in strikeouts. He was in full control tonight with the only mistake being a hanging curveball to Leody Taveras in the top of the 4th.

Gavin Williams struck out 11 in route to his MLB-leading 40 on the season pic.twitter.com/LueVgN2BNt— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 19, 2026It is also noteworthy that Cade Smith came in and got the save, and he looked like Cade Smith. That was the best we have seen him look all season by far. As for the offense, we only had three hits, but they sure were big ones.

Brayan Rocchio’s three run HR in the bottom of the 5th was personally one of the most exciting moments of the season for me thus far. The development we have seen from him since the all star break last year has been incredible. Bo Naylor finally hit his first HR on the season.

He has had some brutal luck this year and it was awesome to see him finally get some good results for his process.If it ain't Rocch, don't fix it.#GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/0zmAwfx49b— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 18, 2026Bo extends the lead!#GuardsBallpic.twitter.com/UcSO9qKhGV— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 19, 2026Game 4 will be tomorrow at 1:40 pm ET. The pitching matchup will be Joey Cantillo vs Trevor Rogers.