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

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. The team announced his exit was forced by a cramp in his left hand. In the fourth inning, a visit from the trainer caused a lengthy delay. He stayed in the game and struck out the final batter of the frame, then returned to start the fifth,…