Tough Loss in Anaheim
Fellow Blue Jays fans, it was a rough outing today as we faced the Angels in Anaheim. The game started off promising, but unfortunately, things didn't go our way in the later innings. Despite the final score showing Angels 8, Blue Jays 3, there were still some highlights and positive takeaways.Big Bats in the First Inning
The game began with a bang in the top of the first inning. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got us started with a single, and shortly after, George Springer crushed a massive home run (426 feet!) to left-center field to give us an early 2-0 lead.
Alejandro Kirk also contributed with a hit, but we couldn't convert anything else.The Middle Innings Battle
Our pitching held strong through the first few innings, with Ward's homer being the only blemish from the Angels making it 2-2. Our bats cooled off, but Andres Giménez managed to smack a double in the fifth inning. Sadly, we left him stranded and couldn’t capitalize on the situation.Late-Inning Heartbreak
Fast forward to the 8th inning where our lead was restored momentarily after Anthony Santander launched a solo homer to right field
for a 3-2 lead. Yet, in the bottom of the inning, a flurry of unfortunate events unfolded. Logan O'Hoppe and Yoan Moncada were pivotal in giving the Angels a lead. A fielding error and timely hitting sealed the game for the Angels, adding five runs with one swing from Moncada and another homer by Jo Adell.Final Push and Looking Forward
We tried to rally one last time in the 9th with Nathan Lukes batting for Myles Straw, but the Angels' bullpen held firm. While it's disappointing to end on this note, there were signs of great potential, and our Jays will bounce back. Onward and upward, Blue Jays Nation!
Let's get back to winning ways in the next game! Hear from you folks in the comments! Let's keep supporting our boys through thick and thin. Go Jays!
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Angels (May 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |