"Kevin Gausman made history as the Opening Day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays, setting a franchise record with 11 strikeouts in six innings, allowing only one hit."
"Gausman and Dylan Cease became the first teammates since 1901 to strike out at least 11 batters in the first two games of a season, showcasing their exceptional performance."
"In his second start, Gausman struck out ten batters in six scoreless innings, becoming the only pitcher since at least 1900 to have ten or more strikeouts and no walks in their first two starts."
"The Blue Jays set a new MLB record for the most strikeouts in the first three games of a season with a total of 50 strikeouts, marking a historic start to their 50th season."
Kevin Gausman had an impressive start to the 2026 season as the Opening Day starter for the Toronto Blue Jays, achieving a franchise record of 11 strikeouts. He allowed only one hit in six innings during the season opener, contributing to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics. Gausman and teammate Dylan Cease made history by being the first pair of teammates since 1901 to strike out at least 11 batters in the first two games of a season. Gausman continued his dominance with ten strikeouts in his second start, totaling 21 strikeouts in the season.
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