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Gausman’s Fastball Surge Lifts Cubs | Chicago Cubs News
Kevin Gausman delivered a career-night gem for the Cubs, tossing seven shutout innings with a shocking 66% fastball rate—leading to a career-high 24 called strikes—and powering a 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. He flipped his usual splitter-heavy approach, catching hitters off guard with fastballs, especially with two strikes, thanks to sharp catcher Carson Kelly’s game-calling. The Cubs’ offense also roared back, with rookie Pedro Ramírez, Seiya Suzuki, Michael Conforto, and Kelly delivering key hits and homers. This balanced, confident performance signals a team ready to make noise—and maybe…
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