PHOENIX -- The last time the Guardians arrived in Arizona as a full squad back in February, expectations were sky-high. There were countless drills on back fields, Spring Training contests and 123 big league games in between, but what they set out for in February in Goodyear remains attainable in mid-August in Phoenix -- reach the postseason for the second consecutive season and third time in the past four years.

The Guardians on Monday night took their latest step in achieving that behind right-handed pitcher Gavin Williams, who led the way in a 3-1 victory over the D-backs at Chase Field.

Cleveland gained a game in the American League Wild Card race over the Red Sox and Mariners and half a game on the idle Yankees. They now sit three games out of a playoff spot with 38 contests to

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