Kevin Gausman earns first win since May as Blue Jays defeat Cardinals 5-1
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Kevin Gausman secured his first win since May 22 while pitching 5 2/3 innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. George Springer contributed with two hits and two RBIs, including an RBI single in the third and an RBI double in the seventh. Alejandro Kirk added a two-run single, aiding Toronto in winning six of their last nine games. The Cardinals’ struggles continue, marking their eighth loss in ten games and longest losing streak against one opponent since 2024. Gausman received a standing ovation upon leaving the game, amid ongoing trade speculation.
- •Gausman allowed one run and nine hits in his outing.
- •The Blue Jays have now beaten the Cardinals in eight straight meetings.
- •Springer drove in two runs to boost Toronto's offense.
- •The Cardinals have lost three consecutive games.
- •Max Scherzer is scheduled to start for Toronto on Sunday.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Gausman ends win drought as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-1
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Gausman gets first win since May 22, Springer drives in two as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-1
"Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. The slumping Cardinals have lost three straight and eight of 10. Springer hit an RBI single in the third and added an RBI double in the seventh.
"Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. The slumping Cardinals have lost three straight and eight of 10. Springer hit an RBI single in the third and added an RBI double in the seventh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:48 PMGausman ends win drought as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-1
Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. The slumping Cardinals have lost three straight and eight of 10. Springer hit an RBI single in the third and added an RBI double in the seventh.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:58 PMGausman gets first win since May 22, Springer drives in two as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-1
Kevin Gausman pitched 5 2/3 innings for his first win since May 22, George Springer had two hits and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. The slumping Cardinals have lost three straight and eight of 10. Springer hit an RBI single in the third and added an RBI double in the seventh.
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