Gausman gets standing ovation from fans in what may be his final start for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman received a standing ovation during what may be his final start for the team before the MLB trade deadline. The team is currently evaluating its roster as it sits at the bottom of the AL East.
Why it matters
The moment captures the emotional connection between fans and athletes during the high-stakes period of professional sports trade deadlines.
TORONTO — Kevin Gausman clapped his glove, patted his heart, and looked up at the 41,819 fans giving him a standing ovation as he strode off the field at Rogers Centre. It may have been Gausman’s final appearance as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. It might not. But no one was going to take the moment for granted. “I’ve played long enough, played this game long enough to know those things don’t happen all the time,” said Gausman after the game. “I just kind of tried to soak it in. “I had to go down in the tunnel after to kind of regroup myself, but what a cool moment, for sure.” Gausman (5-10) pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run baseball, striking out four, but allowing nine hits and a walk. The veteran pitcher is considered a valuable asset for playoff-bound teams ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline.
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