Kevin Gausman pitched five no-hit innings before exiting with lower back tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two solo homers after that and the Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Texas Rangers 4-0.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bumps arms with second baseman Spencer Horwitz after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. The Blue Jays won 4-0 on Sept. 19, 2024. Raymond Carlin III/Reuters

When Kevin Gausman came off the mound after throwing five no-hit innings and said he had thrown his last pitch, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was trying not to say too much when making sure the veteran pitcher knew the situation.