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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
As the Blue Jays’ ace, expectations are already quite high for 35-year-old Gausman, but he’s been exceeding expectations<\/a>. During the final Toronto-Colorado matchup on Tuesday, Gausman became the first pitcher since 1900 with more than 10 strikeouts and zero walks in his first two starts of a regular season.<\/p>\n Pitchers since at least 1900 with 10+ strikeouts and no walks in their first 2 starts of a season:<\/p>\n Kevin Gausman. That’s the list. <\/p>\n h\/t @SlangsOnSports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Y3TzOCifOt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n At the time of this writing, Gausman is now logging a 0.75 ERA and 21 strikeouts across 12 innings pitched through two starts. <\/p>\n As mentioned, there are already high expectations<\/a> for Gausman, but so far, he’s meeting the bar. But losing to the Rockies after coming off such a spectacular run in the World Series was frustrating, ultimately burying Gausman’s feat.<\/p>\n If he can continue building up this momentum throughout the season, Toronto could certainly find its way back to the postseason. This was a frustrating loss for a franchise that absolutely thrived last year, but now is the time to reel things back in and start stepping up on the mound.<\/p>\n Of course, the weight naturally falls on Gausman\u2014he’s now working through his fifth year with the ballclub, and so far, he is logging a 3.47 ERA and 804 strikeouts across 739.2 innings pitched through 126 starts in his five years. At this rate, he is only going to continue climbing<\/a>. <\/p>\n Looking ahead at what’s to come, the Blue Jays are gearing up to face the Chicago White Sox on Friday to kick off a three-game set. Although Toronto should be able to come out on top, anything is possible. <\/p>\n