PHOENIX — The last time the Guardians arrived in Arizona as a full squad back in February, expectations were sky-high. There have been countless drills on back fields, Spring Training contests and 124 big league games since, 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.

On Monday night, the Guardians took their latest step in achieving that. Right-handed pitcher Gavin Williams 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 go.

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