Williams (2-3) earned the win over Cincinnati on Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings.

It's cool to see him get it done in a game," Farmer said. Williams isn't at Texas to just play baseball. The Galveston product enrolled early after signing with Texas football as a five-star safety.

Williams has been one of the best closers in baseball throughout his career, earning two All-Star bids and two National League Reliever of the Year Awards in that span. But he has struggled in ...