[teejers1]

Gausman 5 innings 2 runs one earned as you pointed out.  That’s ace like

1.80 ERA for the day

Just curious, did you watch the game?  The guy barely made it through 5 innings, was constantly in trouble, and lost control of both his pitches for a good chunk of one inning.  In short, he projected anything but "ace starter."  He needs to throw the splitter for a strike every now and then (meaning start it a bit higher in the zone); otherwise, the good teams will just wait him out.  And then jump on the fastball.

I'm not saying he doesn't have ace stuff - am saying he hasn't been pitching like an ace over the last 4-5 starts.

[teejers1]

Gausman 5 innings 2 runs one earned as you pointed out.  That’s ace like

1.80 ERA for the day

Just curious, did you watch the game?  The guy barely made it through 5 innings, was constantly in trouble, and lost control of both his pitches for a good chunk of one inning.  In short, he projected anything but "ace starter."  He needs to throw the splitter for a strike every now and then (meaning start it a bit higher in the zone); otherwise, the good teams will just wait him out.  And then jump on the fastball.

I'm not saying he doesn't have ace stuff - am saying he hasn't been pitching like an ace over the last 4-5 starts.