Gavin Williams throws immaculate inning for Guardians

He struck out the side on exactly nine pitches

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

Gavin Williams threw an immaculate inning for the Guardians! 💪 (via @CleGuardians) https://t.co/fSg91ddhdC Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: Gavin Williams threw an immaculate inning for the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander completed the flawless frame against the Minnesota Twins.

Why it matters: The rare pitching accomplishment occurred with Cleveland ahead 1-0 in the in-progress matchup. Currently, the Cleveland Guardians lead the series 5-4.

By the numbers: Cleveland holds a 52-45 record this season and averages 4.2 runs scored per game.

What to watch: The Guardians will attempt to maintain their one-run advantage as the action continues.

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