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Guardians name starting pitchers for ALDS Game 1 and Game 2

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“They’ve been our two best pitchers. They’ve earned it and then some,” Vogt said.

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4 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Rookie Messick to start ALDS Game 1 for Guardians (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Rookie left-hander Parker Messick will start Game 1 of the ALDS for Cleveland, with Gavin Williams set for Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to get a start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander gets the call for Saturday’s first game of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Guardians name starting pitchers for ALDS Game 1 and Game 2 (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    “They’ve been our two best pitchers. They’ve earned it and then some,” Vogt said.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Guardians' ALDS blueprint runs through starting pitching (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    With Parker Messick in Game 1, Gavin Williams in Game 2, and a fully rested bullpen waiting behind them, the Guardians have a clear plan to contain Chicago's powerful lineup in a short series.

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