Gavin Williams struck out 11 batters over 7 innings in the Cleveland Guardians' 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. He posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across 15 games on April 18.

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Williams allowed 1 earned run while recording his 11 strikeouts, leading all pitchers in strikeouts for the day. The Guardians secured the win behind his performance on the mound.

Through 5 starts this season, Williams has compiled a 3-1 record with 40 strikeouts across 29.7 innings pitched. He maintains a 2.12 ERA and 1.01 WHIP for the 2026 season.

This marks Williams' first top performance recognition of the season. The Guardians were among 15 teams in action across Major League Baseball on April 18.