Blue Jays Gausman Starts ALDS Game 1 vs. Yankees
Yankees Face Blue Jays in Game 1 of ALDS
The New York Yankees begin their quest for a championship as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) at Rogers Centre in Toronto. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ according to the Sportsnet schedule.
Kevin Gausman Takes the Mound for Toronto
Toronto will send right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound. Gausman finished the 2023 regular season with a 10-11 record and a 3.59 ERA. He demonstrated strong performance in September, posting a 2.78 ERA across five starts.
His September included a particularly strong outing at Yankee Stadium, where he pitched eight innings, allowing just four hits and one run in a winning effort.
Though,Gausman’s playoff record is less impressive. He is 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA in eight career playoff appearances, including three starts. His last playoff start was in the 2023 Wild Card Series opener against the Minnesota Twins, where he conceded three runs in four innings and took the loss as reported by MLB.com.
| Statistic | 2023 Regular Season | September 2023 | Playoff Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 10-11 | N/A | 0-2 |
| ERA | 3.59 | 2.78 | 4.91 |
| Appearances | 31 | 5 | 8 |
Yankees Lineup and Pitching Matchup
The Yankees’ starting pitcher for Game 1 has not been officially announced as of October 6, 2023. Further details regarding the Yankees lineup will be updated as they become available.