Gausman Shines in Cubs Debut, Tossing 7 Strong Innings in 6-4 Win over Royals
Gausman allowed two runs and four hits over seven innings, and Pedro Ramirez homered as Chicago won its fifth straight.
- On Friday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivered seven solid innings in his debut, leading the team to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
- Recently acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays, Gausman allowed just four hits and one walk on 96 pitches, finding a rhythm after a hectic first inning.
- Chicago's offense plated four runs off Royals opener Daniel Lynch IV in the second inning, while Pedro Ramirez homered and singled to build the lead.
- Following Gausman's exit, the Cubs' bullpen preserved the victory despite allowing two eighth-inning runs, with Jacob Webb registering his seventh save.
- RHP Clay Holmes makes his own debut for the Cubs on Saturday night following his trade from the Mets as the team extends its winning streak.
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Kevin Gausman Praised by Cubs Teammates After Winning Debut
Newly acquired Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman was praised by his new teammates after winning his debut for the Cubs.The Cubs defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on the road on Friday, August 7, with Gausman improving to 10-6 on the season by being the pitcher of record.He went 7 IP, allowing 4 hits, 1 […] The post Kevin Gausman Praised by Cubs Teammates After Winning Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Gausman’s strong Chicago Cubs debut fuels 6-4 win: ‘That’s the reason you trade for somebody like this’
Kevin Gausman allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings in his Chicago Cubs debut Friday, helping his new team beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 for its fifth straight win.
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Usa newsTrade-deadline addition Kevin Gausman shines in Cubs debut: ‘He’s nasty, he really is’
<p>KANSAS CITY – Jed Hoyer saw his trade-deadline work flash before his eyes Friday night.</p><p>The team president <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/08/03/cubs-mlb-trade-deadline-jed-hoyer-top-prospects-trades-kevin-gausman-clay-holmes-ryan-zeferjahn-braxton-garrett-tyrone-taylor" >got aggressive at the deadline</a> to bring in a couple top-of-the-rotation pitchers. Then the headline acquisition, righty starter Kevin …
What a Debut from Kevin Gausman! Cubs 6, Royals 4 - August 7, 2026 - Bleacher Nation
There should be absolutely no surprise — or debate — on the Ankin Law “Making it Personal” Player of the Game tonight. That honor goes directly and unanimously to the team’s newest starting pitcher, Kevin Gausman, who threw 7.0 strong innings against the Royals in his Cubs debut. Across the night, Gausman allowed just 2 ER, 4H, and a walk against 4Ks. And even that is probably underselling his performance, as the first run came across to score a…
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Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals
Kevin Gausman delivers a strong performance in his debut for the Cubs, leading them to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
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