Cubs’ trade-deadline acquisition Kevin Gausman leaves Crosstown bout early

The headlining addition of the Cubs’ trade-deadline haul made an early exit from Tuesday night’s tilt with the Crosstown-rival White Sox. Righty starting pitcher Kevin Gausman departed in the fifth inning, leaving with the trainer after facing two batters. In the fourth inning, a visit from the trainer caused a lengthy delay, with Gausman seemingly dealing with a hand/thumb issue. He stayed in the game and struck out the final batter of the frame, then returned to start the fifth, recording a…