Blue Jays Edge Rangers 2-1 Behind Gausman and Varsho

The Toronto Blue Jays squeaked past the Texas Rangers 2-1 in a tense MLB matchup. Kevin Gausman delivered a lights-out performance, and Daulton Varsho came through with a clutch homer.

This win felt especially sweet for Toronto after a rough series against Tampa Bay, where they barely scraped together two runs in three games. The victory gave the team a much-needed boost and put their key players back in the spotlight.

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Gausman’s Dominant Performance

Kevin Gausman just took over on the mound. He pitched eight innings, struck out six, and threw 72 of his 96 pitches for strikes.

Gausman didn’t walk anyone and gave up only one run on five hits. He set the tone early, firing his first 14 pitches for strikes. That bumped his record up to 5-4 this season.

Key Moments

The fifth inning got tense for Gausman. Texas managed back-to-back singles from Jonah Heim and rookie Alejandro Osuna, who notched his first big league hit.

But Gausman kept his cool, escaped with two strikeouts and a flyball, and protected the Blue Jays’ lead.

Offensive Highlights

Daulton Varsho led the way for Toronto’s offense. He launched a solo homer in the first inning and added two more hits for good measure.

Varsho’s eighth homer of the year set the mood early. In the fourth, Alejandro Kirk chipped in with a sacrifice fly to push the lead to 2-0.

Varsho got thrown out trying to score on Anthony Santander’s grounder, but his hustle mattered. He really helped swing the momentum Toronto’s way.

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Guerrero’s On-Base Streak

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kept his on-base streak alive, reaching 26 games—the longest active streak in the majors right now.

His leadoff single in the fourth not only extended the streak but also set a new personal best, beating his previous record from 2021.

Texas Rangers’ Struggles

Jacob deGrom had a tough night for Texas. The two-time NL Cy Young winner didn’t strike out a single batter in 5 1/3 innings—something that had never happened in his career before.

He gave up two runs on five hits and walked two, dropping his record to 4-2. Not what he or the Rangers were hoping for.

Langford’s Lone Homer

Wyatt Langford gave the Rangers a glimmer of hope with a solo homer in the fourth inning. It was really the only spark for Texas.

The Rangers just couldn’t get anything going against Gausman. Missed chances came back to bite them.

Looking Ahead

The Blue Jays will try to keep the momentum rolling as they take on the Rangers again. Toronto is sending RHP Bowden Francis to the mound—he’s 2-6 with a 5.54 ERA.

Texas will go with RHP Nathan Eovaldi, who’s been on a roll lately. He’s allowed just three earned runs over his last six starts, with a 4-3 record and a sharp 1.60 ERA. That’s going to be a tough matchup for Toronto.

Kevin Gausman pitched with real command. He kept the Blue Jays steady when things got tense.

Daulton Varsho came through with a clutch hit. That moment really shifted the game.

If you want more details, check out the full recap on ESPN.

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