Los Angeles Angels at Toronto Blue Jays Preview - July 5, 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels (43-44) face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (50-38) on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Rogers Centre.

Game Details

Matchup: Los Angeles Angels (third in AL West) at Toronto Blue Jays (first in AL East)

Location: Toronto

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Time: 3:07 p.m. EDT

Pitching Probables

Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.44 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 61 strikeouts)

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (0-0, 4.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

Odds

Blue Jays: -173

Angels: +144

Over/Under: 9 runs

Team Outlooks

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Angels trying to extend a five-game home winning streak. Toronto has a 50-38 record overall and a 30-16 record in home games. The Blue Jays have a 19-6 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles has a 43-44 record overall and a 23-24 record on the road. Angels hitters have a collective .407 slugging percentage to rank eighth in the AL.

Season Series

The matchup Saturday is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 2-2.

Top Performers

Blue Jays Top Performers

George Springer leads the Blue Jays with 15 home runs while slugging .513. Addison Barger is 11 for 39 with three home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.

Angels Top Performers

Nolan Schanuel has a .269 batting average to lead the Angels, and has 16 doubles, a triple and eight home runs. Jo Adell is 17 for 41 with three home runs and 12 RBI over the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Blue Jays Last 10 Games

8-2, .261 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

Angels Last 10 Games

6-4, .245 batting average, 3.82 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Injuries

Blue Jays Injuries

Andres Gimenez: day-to-day (ankle), Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: day-to-day (foot), Anthony Santander: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Paxton Schultz: 15-Day IL (middle finger), Bowden Francis: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Angels Injuries

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

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 3:07 p.m. EDT. The Blue Jays, leading the AL East at 50-38, send Max Scherzer to the mound against the Angels' Jack Kochanowicz. Toronto is looking to extend a home winning streak, while the Angels hold a 43-44 record. The season series is tied 2-2. Recent form favors the Blue Jays, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games compared to the Angels' 6-4 record.

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