Los Angeles Angels tops Toronto Blue Jays 7-3
Game Summary
Los Angeles Angels topped Toronto Blue Jays 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Los Angeles Angels's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 7th. Los Angeles Angels pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ernie Clement led Toronto Blue Jays's offense, going 3-for-5, 1 RBI. Toronto Blue Jays reliever Joe Mantiply threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Nolan Schanuel led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI. Los Angeles Angels starter José Soriano threw 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Toronto Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (79 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen ERA 12.00 (3.0 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Los Angeles Angels starter José Soriano: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 0 BB (84 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 6.75).
Hitting Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays: 10 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.333).
Multi-hit games: Nathan Lukes (2-for-5), Ernie Clement (3-for-5), Andrés Giménez (2-for-4).
Los Angeles Angels: 10 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.357). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Nolan Schanuel (2-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI), Logan O'Hoppe (2-for-4), Bryce Teodosio (2-for-4).