MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (43-44) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (50-38)

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

Team Records & Recent Form

• 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