Gausman Shines in Cubs Debut | MLB News

Kevin Gausman delivered a standout debut for the Cubs, tossing seven strong innings against the Royals despite a hit to the ankle early — and even though he gave up four runs, his command and strikeout prowess shone. After a whirlwind week that included a potential final start with the Blue Jays and a last-minute trade, Gausman stayed focused, relying on his splitter to retire 19 of his last 21 batters. Manager Craig Counsell praised his poise under pressure, calling it exactly why the Cubs pulled the trigger — Gausman’s experience handling high-stakes moments, including facing his former team, proved invaluable. 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/da68ccacd3fcb83f