Los Angeles Angels @ Toronto Blue Jays
Adell hits pair of solo homers, Angels beat Blue Jays 6-1 to avoid 3-game sweep
TORONTO -- — Jo Adell hit a pair of solo homers, José Soriano struck out seven over 7 2/3 innings to stop a three-start winless steak and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Sunday.
Oswald Peraza added a two-run homer as Los Angeles ended an eight-game road losing streak dating to April 16, while also ending a nine-game slump in Toronto.
Soriano (6-2) gave up two hits and a walk in the first inning, including Kazuma Okamoto’s RBI double, but didn’t allow another runner until Myles Straw reached in the eighth with an infield hit, ending a streak of 20 consecutive outs.
Sam Bachman replaced Soriano after back-to-back singles loaded the bases and got Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ground into a forceout.
Peraza hit a two-run drive in a the fifth and Adell homered in the sixth and the ninth. All three homers came off Eric Lauer (1-5), who allowed six runs and five hits in five innings. He hasn’t won since March 29 against the Athletics.
Vaughn Grissom added a two-run double.
Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right shoulder. Barger returned Saturday after missing 29 games because of a sore left ankle and made a 101.2 mph throw to retire Jorge Soler at home plate.
Angels: Cleveland LHP Joey Cantilo (2-1, 3.43 ERA) starts a series opener against the visiting Angels.
Blue Jays: RHP Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.09 ERA) is scheduled to start Monday against Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.95).
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TOR wins 2-1
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barrett
- First Base Umpire - Alfonso Marquez
- Second Base Umpire - Mike Estabrook
- Third Base Umpire - Malachi Moore
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 21 | 19 | .525 | - | L1 |
| Texas | 19 | 21 | .475 | 2 | W2 |
| Seattle | 19 | 22 | .463 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Houston | 16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | W1 |

