ALCS: The Guardians Will Go as Far as Their Pitching Takes Them

The Guardians made the ALCS on the strength of their pitching. They produced the fifth-best ERA and struck out the most batters in the American League during the regular season. Their staff ranked in the top six in several other statistical categories, like WHIP, AVG, and K/BB ratio. They will need to match that production as they are currently facing the AL team with the second-highest OPS. Starting Rotation Their staff ace, Gavin Williams , was a major deciding factor in the ALDS.