Kevin Gausman's first outing in a Cubs uniform did not start smoothly, but it did not take long for his new team to win him over. You notice it right away,” Gausman told reporters post-game. I was too quick, too amped up, trying to pitch great the first couple batters of the game,” Gausman said. Article Continues BelowThe ankle scare came on a first-inning line drive off the bat of Salvador Perez that struck Gausman directly. Catcher Carson Kelly, working with Gausman for the first time, came away impressed with how the outing unfolded.