The Toronto Blue Jays' veteran starter was willing to admit his performance wasn't good enough to win in the World Series.

This is part of what makes Gausman great, though. He’s earned his Game 2 start in the World Series, and would have fit just fine in Game 1, too, but the Blue Jays wanted to give the veteran an extra day of rest while keeping rookie sensation Trey Yesavage on schedule.

Why Kevin Gausman taps his foot a bunch before he throws every pitch for Blue Jays originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. If you're tuned in to Game 2 of the World Series, you've noticed this. Kevin Gausman taps his foot, a lot.

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman was solid in his World Series debut. That was nowhere near good enough against Los Angeles ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Following an 11-4 beatdown against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game of the World Series, the defending champions had a strong response for the hosts in the second game on Saturday.

Gausman (2-2) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday in Game 2 of the World Series, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out six batters over 6.2 innings.

With a trip to the World Series hanging in the balance, the Blue Jays needed two former Colorado arms to get the job done.

Max Muncy joins MLB Tonight to discuss facing Kevin Gausman, how the team remained composed after Game 1 loss and why he wears sun glasses during day games

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman was solid in his World Series debut. It wasn’t nearly good enough against Los Angeles ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Kevin Gausman pitched well for the Blue Jays in Game 2 but the Dodgers got to the veteran starter in the seventh inning.