Kevin Gausman on the uncertainty of what's next: "I don't want to go anywhere. That would be my wish, and that would mean that we're playing good baseball. But I also realize it's in business. So whatever happens, it's kind of out of my control.”
Instant Reaction: Kevin Gausman hurls quality start in Blue Jays’ 6-1 defeat
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Jul 26, 2026, 16:30 EDTUpdated: Jul 26, 2026, 17:18 EDT
After defeating the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays ended up right back in the loss column in the series finale.
Looking for their first series win following the All-Star break, the Blue Jays’ bats failed to hit with runners in scoring position, thus falling 6-1 to move their record to 48-58. With the trade deadline looming, losses like these are cementing the team as sellers. Anyway, let’s take a look at what went on in this one.
Kevin Gausman got the ball in what could end up being his final start as a Blue Jay. After two scoreless innings, the Red Sox got on the board, as a lead-off single came in to score after a sacrifice bunt, a groundout, and an RBI double courtesy of Ceddanne Rafaela.
Then in the bottom of the fourth, a Gausman gave up his lone walk of the outing, followed by a single. After another sacrifice bunt, Jarren Duran hit a two-RBI single to put the Red Sox up 3-0. Gausman ended up going six innings, striking out six and allowing three runs to bring his season ERA to 4.51.
The Jays gave up three more runs in the bottom of the seventh, Braydon Fisher was tagged for two, Brendon Little was tagged for the other one. At least they weren’t shut out, though, as an RBI single by Andrés Giménez in the top of the seventh made it a 6-1 game.
Takeaways…
There’s a very real chance that this will be Kevin Gausman’s final start as a Blue Jay. He hasn’t had the greatest of seasons, especially the last few weeks, but he’ll end up being one of the best signings in team history. It’s clear that he wants to stay in Toronto, even saying so after the game, but who knows what will happen ahead of August 3rd’s trade deadline.
It was a tough game for the Blue Jays’ bullpen. Braydon Fisher surrendered two earned runs in just a third of an inning pitched. Both those runs came in to score when Brendon Little too the mound, giving up a double to the first batter he saw. At least Adam Macko did well, allowing two hits but getting through his inning unscathed.
Aside from three players, the Blue Jays’ bats let them down in this one. Andrés Giménez had a terrific game, finishing the afternoon with three hits in four plate appearances. The shortstop also drove in their lone run.
Both Alejandro Kirk and George Springer have been quietly hitting well the past few weeks, and both players finished with two singles. Ernie Clement hit a double, as did Giménez.
The Jays remain on the road to begin the week, travelling to the United States’ capital to face off against the Washington Nationals. Max Scherzer is set to start for the Blue Jays after a few successful rehab outings.
Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Blue Jays Nation, Oilersnation, and FlamesNation. She can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.
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