Blue Jays Win Sixth Straight, Beat Angels 4-3 on Walk-Off Error

Friday, July 4th, 2025

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 6:07 PM. The Blue Jays extended their winning streak to six games.

Myles Straw scored the winning run from second base on a throwing error by Angels pitcher Sam Bachman in the 10th inning.

Straw was the automatic runner at second to start the inning. Sam Bachman entered the game for the Angels and walked leadoff hitter Nathan Lukes, putting runners on first and second with nobody out for Ernie Clement. Clement hit a sacrifice bunt, and Bachman fielded the ball but overthrew first base, allowing Straw to score the winning run.

Chad Green (3-2) earned the win for Toronto after working a scoreless inning in the top of the 10th. Sam Bachman (1-2) took the loss for the Angels.

Jo Adell tied the game for the Angels in the seventh inning with a three-run home run, making the score 3-3.

Toronto first took the lead in the sixth inning. Will Wagner doubled to start the inning, advanced on a sacrifice, and scored on an RBI single by Andrés Giménez. George Springer followed with a single.

Following the pitching change for the Angels, Bo Bichette hit an RBI single. Another run scored when Angels shortstop Zach Neto bobbled Addison Barger’s ground ball for an error, giving the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead.

Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer had a strong start, retiring the first 12 Angels batters he faced before Jo Adell doubled to lead off the fifth inning. Adell was initially called out trying to advance but the call was overturned upon replay review.

Andrés Giménez injured his left ankle while trying to tag Adell during the play at second base. Giménez, who had previously missed time with the same injury, left the game after the sixth inning and was scheduled for an MRI.

Mike Trout and Taylor Ward hit back-to-back singles to chase Lauer in the seventh. Jo Adell then hit his tying three-run homer off reliever Nick Sandlin.

Key Moment

Sam Bachman's high throw in the 10th inning allowed the winning run to score, sparking a celebration at home plate and securing the win for Toronto.

Key Stat

This game was the eighth time the Angels and Blue Jays have played on Independence Day. The Angels now hold a 4-4 record in those matchups.

Up Next

The series continues on Saturday. Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (0-0, 4.85 ERA) is scheduled to start against Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.44 ERA).

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in 10 innings on July 4, 2025. Myles Straw scored the winning run on an Angels error in the 10th. The Blue Jays initially led 3-0 in the sixth, but Jo Adell tied the game with a three-run homer in the seventh. Toronto's Andrés Giménez left the game with an ankle injury. Chad Green earned the win, and Sam Bachman took the loss. The victory extended Toronto's winning streak to six games.

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