The Toronto Blue Jays look to extend their red-hot home winning streak as they host the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of a three-game weekend series at Rogers Centre. With both teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective leagues, this matchup features explosive bats, veteran arms, and postseason implications.
Game Details
| Matchup | Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 3:07 PM ET |
| Venue | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| Broadcast | Sportsnet, Bally Sports West, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | Tied 2–2 (fifth meeting of 2025) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Blue Jays | 50–38 | 8–2 | 2nd in AL East |
| Los Angeles Angels | 43–44 | 6–4 | 4th in AL West |
- Blue Jays are riding a six-game win streak and are 30–16 at home.
- Angels are 23–24 on the road and have alternated wins and losses in their last five.
Pitching Matchup
Toronto Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (0–0, 4.85 ERA)
- 13.2 IP, 12 K, 1.32 WHIP in 3 starts since returning from injury
- Coming off a 5-inning, 2-run outing vs. Yankees
- Opponents hitting .250 against him
Los Angeles Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (3–8, 6.12 ERA)
- 15 HR allowed in 14 starts
- Struggles against left-handed hitters (.900 OPS allowed)
- Relies heavily on a sinker (47% usage), which Blue Jays hitters crush
Players to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
- George Springer: 15 HR, 51 RBI – hitting .471 with 4 HR in last 5 games
- Addison Barger: 3 HR in last 6 games – .333 AVG, 1.221 OPS during that stretch
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .274 AVG, 12 HR, 49 BB – consistent OBP threat
- Bo Bichette: .272 AVG, 20 doubles – heating up at the plate
Los Angeles Angels
- Nolan Schanuel: .273 AVG – leads team in batting average
- Taylor Ward: 20 HR, 58 RBI – top-15 in MLB in both categories
- Jo Adell: 18 HR – power bat with 3 HR in last 10 games
- Zach Neto: .270 AVG, 13 HR – emerging middle-infield slugger
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Stat Category | Blue Jays | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .258 (2nd in MLB) | .229 (28th) |
| Home Runs | 92 | 127 (5th in MLB) |
| Runs Scored | 401 | 371 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.42 (Top 5) | 4.89 (29th) |
| Home Record | 30–16 | Road Record: 23–24 |
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 9
Toronto Blue Jays – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
