Toronto Blue Jays’ pitcher Kevin Gausman and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued their impressive hot streaks as the team defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Gausman, who was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade with the San Francisco Giants earlier this month, delivered another dominant performance on the mound. He allowed just one run on four hits while striking out eight batters in seven innings of work.
Meanwhile, Guerrero Jr. continued to showcase his incredible hitting abilities, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. This marked his 33rd home run of the season, tying him for the most in the majors with Los Angeles Angels’ star Shohei Ohtani.
The Blue Jays got off to a strong start, scoring two runs in the first inning thanks to a two-run single by Randal Grichuk. They added another run in the third inning before Guerrero Jr.’s home run in the fifth inning extended their lead to 4-0.
The Angels managed to score their only run of the game in the sixth inning, but the Blue Jays responded with two more runs in the bottom of the inning to secure their victory.
With this win, the Blue Jays improved their record to 50-45 and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the highly competitive American League East division.
The team will look to continue their winning ways as they face the Angels again on Wednesday night. Blue Jays’ ace Hyun Jin Ryu is set to take the mound, while the Angels will counter with left-hander Patrick Sandoval.
The Blue Jays’ recent success can be attributed to the strong performances of Gausman and Guerrero Jr., who have been key contributors to the team’s offense and defense. As the season progresses, fans can expect to see more impressive performances from these two players and the rest of the Blue Jays’ talented roster.
