Gausman Shines in Cubs Debut | Chicago Cubs News

Veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman just made a whirlwind move to the Cubs, pitching his debut against the Royals and dominating for seven innings—just two runs allowed, four strikeouts, and 19 of 21 batters retired. Despite personal chaos—including his daughter’s birthday—he stayed composed, even after getting hit by a line drive. The crowd roared as he exited, and Counsell praised his poise under pressure. With the offense backing him up for a six-run win, the Cubs are on a five-game streak and building momentum with Gausman and soon-to-debut Clay Holmes in the rotation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/440e6eaf58200f3b