Gavin Williams struck out 11 over 5 2/3 innings, José Ramírez had an RBI single in the three-run first and the Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for their first home series victory in seven weeks on Thursday.
The Guardians hadn’t won a series at Progressive Field since June 26-28 against Seattle. They are 11-20 overall since the All-Star break.
Williams (12-7) fell one strikeout short of his career high, but moved into a tie for the AL lead in the category with Toronto’s Dylan Cease at 201. Cade Smith worked a scoreless ninth for his 32nd save in 37 opportunities as Cleveland won two of three in the interleague set.
Steven Kwan and Brayan Rocchio added RBI singles in the sixth and eighth, respectively, for the Guardians.
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