The Cleveland Guardians are turning to their ace as they try to regain the lead in the ALCS.
Gavin Williams will get the start in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays with the series tied 1-1, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti announced Wednesday.
Williams will be pitching on four days’ rest after recording 12 strikeouts in 5.2 scoreless innings against the White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS.
The 27-year-old has allowed two runs and struck out 24 in 11.2 innings this post-season.
Taking the mound for the Rays is Griffin Jax who will be making his first career start in the playoffs. The 31-year-old pitched two innings, allowed one hit, one walk, and an earned run while racking up four strikeouts in Game 3 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees.
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