Guardians complete stunning ALDS comeback behind Gavin Williams, José Ramírez and Cade Smith in 2-0 Game 5 win
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Key Points:
- Gavin Williams tied a Cleveland Guardians postseason record with 12 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, helping the team secure a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox and advance to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
- The Guardians set a new MLB postseason record with 21 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, surpassing their previous record of 19, as they became one of the few teams to overcome a 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five series.
- Jose Ramirez played a crucial role offensively, hitting a key two-run home run and finishing the series with a strong performance, driving the Guardians closer to their first World Series appearance since 2016.
- Williams' performance included a near no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Guardians' bullpen, including Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis, and Cade Smith, effectively closed out the game despite heavy workloads.
- The Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS starting Monday night at Tropicana Field, with the series broadcast on TBS.
