Toronto Blue Jays starter, Kevin Gausman has had his best outing of the season after getting the 9-1 win and striking out 10 Detroit Tiger Batters.
Kevin Gausman struck out a season-best 10 in six innings, Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 9-1 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
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Gausman's 10 K's marks his highest tally of the season as the Blue Jays were able to dominate the Detroit Tigers with a 9-1 Win.
Gausman even stated he didn't feel his best as he fell behind a lot in the count which is usually a recipe for disaster as a starting pitcher. He was shocked by his ability to get aggressive and get the job done.
“I didn't think I had the stuff to strike out 10 guys tonight, but I was able to command my pitches,” Gausman said. “We were 0-1 on just about every hitter, and when you do that, you become the aggressor.”
The bats which have been sluggish (in not a good way) but seemed to back up their starting pitcher and have their highest run count in a inning this season.
Kevin Gausman records double-digit Ks for the first time this season!
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“Our at-bats have been getting better,” manager John Schneider said. “I think the approach is shifting and we're doing a better job of grinding through to the third time through.”
Detroit (23-27) has lost five straight.
“This team is working hard,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “Effort is a lot different than a win-loss record.”
The big right-hander only allowed 3 hits and 1 earned run in the Win. H is now 3-3 with an ERA of 4.47 in 10 games pitched. His ERA is not where he wants it but with performances like that it will be creeping down slowly.
Source: WXYZ Detroit - Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit 3 homers in win over skidding Tigers
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