# Williams ready for any role in decisive ALDS Game 5

> Gavin Williams vows to do anything for Guardians in ALDS Game 5.
- Title: Williams ready for any role in decisive ALDS Game 5 · Mlb
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/guardians-2026-alds-game-5-starter
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gavin Williams, a Cleveland Guardians pitcher, will pitch in any role for Game 5 of the ALDS after emergency relief appearance in Game 4.