Toronto lost in extra-innings to visiting Colorado Rockies after starter racked up 10 strikeouts in six shutout innings<\/p>\n
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Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Had the Blue Jays\u2019 game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday taken place on July 1 and not April 1, chances are pretty good to the point of being a certainty that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman would have been on the mound beyond the sixth inning.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n With Major League Baseball having a marathon 162-game schedule, however, there was no way the Blue Jays were going to compromise their ace right-hander.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Two starts into the season and Gausman has earned two no-decisions, even though he easily could have earned two wins had he received better support from his offence.<\/p>\n In the season opener, the Jays walked off the visiting Athletics. Gausman went six innings, allowing one run, and striking out 11 without allowing a base on balls.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, the Rockies were stymied by Gausman, who pitched six scoreless innings, while recording 10 strikeouts and not allowing a walk.<\/p>\n Previously, no pitcher in MLB history had issued zero walks, while posting 21 strikeouts, in his first two starts to the season.<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n He also joined Roger Clemens as the lone pitchers in Jays history to record the 21K-0BB milestone over the course of any two-game span.<\/p>\n Granted, it is a small sample size, but there\u2019s no questioning Gausman\u2019s opening two performances.<\/p>\n He has two no-decisions, but Gausman doesn\u2019t make any plate appearances wielding a bat.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was in total control,\u201d Blue Jays manager John Schneider said when asked about Gausman\u2019s outing. \u201cI thought he turned it up when he needed to. When you get a starting performance like that, you want to win.\u201d<\/p>\n The following are three takeaways from the Blue Jays\u2019 2-1 loss in 10 innings. The Jays next face the White Sox in Chicago on Friday. Chicago\u2019s home opener, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been rescheduled to Friday because of weather concerns.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n 1. Relief and Grief<\/p>\n After Gausman left, Tommy Nance wasn\u2019t at his best, while Mason Fluharty was at his best.<\/p>\n Brendon Little missed recording a strikeout \u201cby the width of a paper\u2019\u2019 as the skipper noted during his post-game availability.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need him to get on track like he did (Wednesday),\u2019\u2019 continued Schneider, who reminded the assembled media how Little was among the best relievers on the team for an extended run last season.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a big part of our bullpen. I\u2019ve said this for a long time \u2026 whether fans or people like it or not, but I trust everyone on our team.\u201d<\/p>\n Louis Varland was unavailable, continued Schneider, who said his righty reliever is not nursing any issues.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat have we played, six games? We have a lot left.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 5<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Fluharty\u2019s coming-out party arrived last season at Dodger Stadium when the Jays visited during the regular season.<\/p>\n \u201cThe dude is not scared \u2026 He\u2019s growing into a very head-strong reliever, if that makes sense,\u2019\u2019 added Schneider.<\/p>\n![\"Colorado](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0402-blue-jays-colorado-rockies-steal.jpg\")
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