Toronto’s Kevin Gausman dominated early in Game 6 with a flurry of strikeouts, but the Los Angeles Dodgers broke through in the third inning to seize control and keep their championship hopes alive.

There are few sports more exciting than playoff baseball, but behind every pitch there is also a fascinating story of physics. From gravity to spin, the science shaping the game can be just as compelling as the action on the field.

The biggest moment of Kevin Gausman’s baseball life is waiting for him back in Toronto, a Game 6 start with a shot to win the World Series. Not since Dave Stewart took the mound at SkyDome on Oct. 23,

Blue Jays' ace Kevin Gausman got off to a sensational start in Game 6 of the World Series, striking out the side in the first inning.

Gausman (2-3) took the loss in Game 6 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Friday, allowing three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over six innings.

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.

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

I'm gonna be honest: I don't know what to make of Kevin Gausman right now. I want to believe that he's back to being an ace after a season where he was clearly pitching at less than 100% health due to a shoulder issue. And he sure looked like that on ...