"Kevin Gausman's Opening Day start achieved a Game Score of 77, the highest in Blue Jays history, surpassing Marcus Stroman's 76 from 2019."
"Gausman's 11 strikeouts are the most recorded by any Blue Jays' Opening Day starter, with Esteban Loaiza and Roy Halladay following with nine each."
"Jack Morris is the only Blue Jays' Opening Day starter to pitch the entire game, achieving both the highest and lowest Game Scores in team history."
"Morris's worst Game Score of 13 came in 1993, while his best was during a season-opening game that contributed to a 6-0 start."
Kevin Gausman's Opening Day start featured 11 strikeouts and only one base runner allowed, achieving a Game Score of 77, the highest in Blue Jays history. This performance surpassed Marcus Stroman's previous best of 76 in 2019. Historically, only three Blue Jays' Opening Day starts have exceeded a Game Score of 60, with Jack Morris also notable for both a high and low GSc. Gausman's strikeout record for Opening Day is unmatched, highlighting his exceptional performance.
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