Gausman struck out six and walked none over 6 2/3 innings in Game 2, retiring 17 straight batters during the longest postseason start of his career. Even so, he couldn’t match Dodgers counterpart Yamamoto, who threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game and the first in the Series since 2015.

Toronto Blue Jays P Kevin Gausman will start Game 2 of the World Series vs the Los Angeles Dodgers after pitching out of the bullpen, and he'll be cheered by his photographer-wife Taylor

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Following the final out, the Blue Jays' families poured onto the field to celebrate. Pitcher Kevin Gausman scooped up his two daughters before hugging his wife, Taylor Gausman. Meanwhile, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seen joyfully embracing his wife, Nathalie, and their daughter.