Kevin Gausman Dominates in Sharp Cubs Debut

Kevin Gausman impressed in his Chicago Cubs debut, pitching seven sharp innings to lead the team to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Gausman (6-10) allowed an RBI single to Isaac Collins in the first and a home run to Carter Jensen in the fifth, but otherwise stifled the Royals' offense, striking out four. The 35-year-old right-hander lived up to pre-game betting expectations, providing the Cubs with a strong performance in his first outing with the club.