Kevin Gausman Leads Blue Jays to Dominant 6–0 Win Over Guardians in Statement Performance…
Kevin Gausman delivered a dominant performance, tossing eight innings of two-hit, zero-run baseball with six strikeouts and just one walk on 104 pitches — bringing his record to 6–6 and lowering his ERA in Cleveland starts to a superb 1.20 .
Offensively, Nathan Lukes and Alejandro Kirk each delivered two-run singles, propelling Toronto to a comfortable 6–0 lead . The Guardians compounded their woes with four errors, including three by first baseman Kyle Manzardo, contributing to unearned runs and cementing the win .
The bullpen sealed the deal as Chad Green closed out the two-hit shutout in the ninth .
Despite being hit by pitches, both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and José Ramírez exited the game with negative X‑rays — a relief for both teams .
📌 Why it matters
This victory helped the Blue Jays sweep the three-game series and improve their record since May 8 to 26–17, giving them fifth-best standing in the American League .
Meanwhile, the Guardians have slipped, recording a 5–7 mark over their last 12 games due to inconsistency and defensive lapses .
🎯 Bottom Line
Gausman’s stellar outing was the clear centerpiece: complete dominance on the mound, backed by opportunistic hitting and Cleveland’s defensive breakdowns. It was a statement performance and a showcase of the Blue Jays’ strength — both on the mound and in capitalizing on mistakes.