Kevin Gausman delivered an impressive performance with 10 strikeouts as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-1. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Daulton Varsho, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed with home runs. Gausman expressed surprise at his success, highlighting the importance of starting with strike one.
Keith hits first MLB homer, Maeda throws five scoreless innings and Tigers beat Blue Jays 6-2 https://t.co/u10elzWnDK https://t.co/uYnyowC5d9
Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit three homers in 9-1 win over skidding Tigers https://t.co/Z1iQaeNUSM https://t.co/yjGDiYQ9Lg
“I didn’t necessarily think I had the stuff to strike out 10 guys… if you can get ahead (throw strike one) you can have success.” - Kevin Gausman 6IP, 3H,R, 2BB, 10K (98/60) #BlueJays
#Bluejays take the opener in Detroit 9-1 behind early dominance from Kevin Gausman, a whole big whack of add-on runs late and two appearances of the Home Run Jacket!
Home runs by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Daulton Varsho, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lift the @BlueJays to the series-opening win in Motown. https://t.co/TPmt9lg5vg
10 strikeout outing for Kevin Gausman👊 https://t.co/mMHzc5PFwx
Kevin Gausman struck out a season-high 10 batters tonight https://t.co/zpKK6XhFGG