Guardians set to start Gavin Williams in Game 4 as rain looms
The Guardians will start Gavin Williams in Game 4 of the ALCS, with a rain forecast potentially delaying the start at Progressive Field on Friday.
Key points
- Guardians will start Gavin Williams in Game 4 of the ALCS.
- Rain forecast could delay the game’s start time.
- Cleveland’s opener was right‑hander Shawn Armstrong, but Williams was sent to the mound.
- The Rays may use ace Drew Rasmussen if the game is postponed.
- Gavin Williams allowed a double to Yandy Diaz and a walk to Victor Mesa Jr. in the fourth inning.
Game 4 Outlook
Game 4 of the American League Championship Series is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET at Progressive Field. A rain forecast could affect the timing of the game.
Cleveland announced that right-hander Shawn Armstrong will serve as the opener for the Guardians in Game 4. Manager Stephen Vogt said after the Guardians’ 3-2 win in Game 3, “Our guys stay ready.”
Nick Martinez is expected to pitch for Tampa Bay if the game proceeds as planned on Friday. The Rays could shift to ace Drew Rasmussen on normal rest if the game is pushed back a day.
Gavin Williams was sent to the mound for the Guardians in Game 4. He did not allow a hit through the first three innings, gave up a double to Yandy Diaz in the fourth, and later a walk to Victor Mesa Jr. A triple by Chandler Simpson in the fourth inning gave Tampa Bay a 2-1 lead. Petey Halpin’s first‑series home run in the fifth inning restored a 3-2 lead for Cleveland.
Your questions, answered
Who will start for the Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS?
Gavin Williams will start for the Guardians in Game 4.
What is the impact of the rain forecast on Game 4?
A rain forecast could delay the start time of Game 4 at Progressive Field.
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