Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays Game Preview - July 4, 2025

Friday, July 4th, 2025

Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays Preview | July 4, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays (49-38, first in AL East) welcome the Los Angeles Angels (43-43, third in AL West) for the first game of a three-game series on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Rogers Centre.

The game is set to begin at 7:07 p.m. EDT.

Pitching Matchup

Angels Probable Starter: Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.66 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)

Blue Jays Probable Starter: Eric Lauer (4-1, 2.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 45 strikeouts)

Betting Information

The Blue Jays are favored on the moneyline at -162, while the Angels are +135. The over/under for total runs is set at 9 1/2.

Game Notes

This matchup marks the fourth meeting between the two teams this season.

Toronto holds a strong 29-16 record at home and is 19-6 when hitting at least two home runs.

Los Angeles has a 23-23 record on the road and ranks ninth in MLB with a team slugging percentage of .409.

Top Performers

For the Blue Jays, George Springer leads the team with 15 home runs and a .513 slugging percentage. Addison Barger has been hot recently, batting 11 for 39 with three home runs and eight RBI over his last 10 games.

Nolan Schanuel is a key contributor for the Angels with 16 doubles, a triple, and eight home runs. Jo Adell has excelled over the last 10 games, going 16 for 41 with two doubles, two home runs, and nine RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Toronto Blue Jays: 8-2 record, .280 batting average, 4.96 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs.

Los Angeles Angels: 6-4 record, .259 batting average, 4.11 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs.

Injury Report

Blue Jays Injuries: Bo Bichette (knee, day-to-day), Paxton Schultz (middle finger, 15-Day IL), Bowden Francis (shoulder, 15-Day IL), Daulton Varsho (hamstring, 10-Day IL), Anthony Santander (shoulder, 10-Day IL), Ryan Burr (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Alek Manoah (elbow, 60-Day IL), Angel Bastardo (elbow, 60-Day IL).

Angels Injuries: Christian Moore (thumb, 10-Day IL), Chris Taylor (hand, 10-Day IL), Yoan Moncada (knee, 10-Day IL), Robert Stephenson (biceps, 15-Day IL), Ben Joyce (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Anthony Rendon (hip, 60-Day IL).

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Toronto Blue Jays on July 4, 2025, for the opener of a three-game series. The Blue Jays, leading the AL East with a 49-38 record, are favored against the third-place AL West Angels (43-43). Eric Lauer is set to pitch for Toronto, facing Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles. Toronto boasts a strong home record and recent form (8-2 in last 10), while the Angels have a solid road record and good recent hitting (6-4 in last 10). Key players include George Springer for Toronto and Jo Adell for Los Angeles. Several players are on the injured list for both teams.

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