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Gavin Williams' 12‑K Night Propels Guardians to AL Central Tie

On September 23, 2025, Gavin Williams struck out 12 batters in six innings, sparking a 5‑2 win over the Detroit Tigers. The victory tied the Guardians and Tigers at 85‑72, giving Cleveland the head‑to‑head tiebreaker. Cleveland’s September surge (17‑5) erased a 10‑game deficit, while Detroit has slipped to 5‑14 this month. The win sets up a nail‑biting final stretch for the division crown.