Kevin Gausman Dominates Yankees in Statement Win for Blue Jays
Wow — if you’re a Blue Jays fan, what a time to be alive. Monday night at Rogers Centre wasn’t just another win over the New York Yankees. No, this was a statement. A message. And at the center of it all? Kevin Gausman.
The Jays took down the Yankees 4-1 to open their three-game series, and in doing so, they notched their 11th consecutive home win , a franchise record. But even with the offense clicking and the stadium packed with 41,786 roaring fans, the real star was Gausman. Seven innings. Eight strikeouts. Just one earned run. It was vintage ace stuff from a guy who’s reminding everyone why he’s the guy for Toronto.
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Bo Bichette might’ve had the big hit of the night — a two-run double that finally cracked the game open in the fifth — but the tone of this game was set by Gausman early. Facing Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the third with two runners on and a 0-0 score, Gausman locked in. Two strikes right at the bottom of the zone, then a nasty splitter to end the at-bat. That moment right there was the turning point.
And let’s not forget his two matchups with Aaron Judge — arguably the most dangerous bat in baseball. The first time, Gausman had Judge flailing over a splitter. The second time, it was even better. He went right at him: four fastballs, all clocking in over 96 mph, followed by one perfect splitter. Judge popped it sky-high. Inning over. Threat neutralized.
Manager John Schneider called it exactly right: “That’s Kev.” When you need someone to show up and take control of a game, Gausman’s the guy you want with the ball. Especially with the postseason on the horizon.
And look, this isn’t just about winning a game in July. The AL East is tight. The Yankees are chasing. The trade deadline is around the corner. Every move the Blue Jays make now is about their ceiling , and Gausman just reminded everyone that their ceiling is a deep October run — if he’s leading the rotation.
Toronto’s 59-41 now, four games ahead of New York. The vibes are electric. The team looks dialed in. And Gausman? He’s showing us why he’s still one of the best pitchers in the game when it matters most.
The ace is here — and his name is Kevin Gausman.
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