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Williams ready for any role in decisive ALDS Game 5
Gavin Williams vows to do anything for Guardians in ALDS Game 5.
In brief
Gavin Williams vows to do anything for Guardians in ALDS Game 5. Gavin Williams, a Cleveland Guardians pitcher, will pitch in any role for Game 5 of the ALDS after emergency relief appearance in Game 4. Originally reported by Mlb.
Williams' bullpen run
Gavin Williams wished he would have taken more time on his run from the bullpen to the pitcher’s mound.
ALDS Game 5 set
ALDS Game 5 presented by Booking.com: Saturday, 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on TBS/truTV/UniMas/HBO Max.
Guardians force Game 5
Guardians beat White Sox 9-5 in Game 4 to force decisive ALDS Game 5 at Progressive Field.
Williams' relief role
Williams recorded final three outs in relief of closer Cade Smith after Game 4.
Williams' quote
I didn't really think so, but I wanted it. That’s the whole idea, just telling myself that I want the ball.
“I didn't really think so, but I wanted it. That’s the whole idea, just telling myself that I want the ball”
Game 5 strategy
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said the script got ripped up in the third inning.
Williams' readiness
Williams said he's good to go for any role: 'Whatever they need me to do, I'll do it.If I've got to start, I'll start.
“Whatever they need me to do, I'll do it. If I've got to start, I'll start. If I come out of the pen, I'll come out of the pen. It doesn't matter. I'll do anything.”
The bottom line
Gavin Williams, a Cleveland Guardians pitcher, will pitch in any role for Game 5 of the ALDS after emergency relief appearance in Game 4.
