Gausman Strikes Out 10 in Blue Jays 2-1 Loss

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman delivered another dominant performance on Wednesday, striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings with just two hits and no walks allowed, but the team fell short in a 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies in 10 innings at Rogers Centre.

The defeat marked Gausman's second no-decision of the young 2026 season, as Toronto's offense struggled to provide support despite an early lead. Davis Schneider's RBI single in the third inning scored Myles Straw, putting the Blue Jays ahead 1-0 after loading the bases with one out. The Rockies evened the score in the eighth when Troy Johnston drove in a run against reliever Tommy Nance, setting the stage for pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman's go-ahead RBI single in the 10th off Brendon Little. In the bottom of the frame, Toronto's top of the order could not rally, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lining out to end the game. The loss capped a 4-2 homestand for the Blue Jays before they head to Chicago.

Gausman, who leads Major League Baseball with 21 strikeouts through his first two starts, remained composed after the outcome. "Not too much you can kind of dwell on right now," he said. "My job when I pitch is to win...