The Toronto Blue Jays secured a thrilling 4-3 walk-off victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, thanks to an error-inducing bunt by Ernie Clement in the 10th inning. The win, played before a crowd of 30,119 at Rogers Centre, marked the Blue Jays' season-high sixth consecutive victory.
With runners on first and second and no outs, Clement laid down a bunt toward the third-base side of the mound. Angels reliever Sam Bachman's throw sailed high down the first-base line, allowing Myles Straw to score the winning run.
"It was an exciting game from start to finish," said Blue Jays manager [Insert Manager's Name]. "The guys battled hard, and Ernie came through with a clutch play when we needed it most."
Bachman (1-2) was charged with the loss, while Chad Green (3-0) earned the win after pitching a scoreless top of the 10th. The Blue Jays offense came alive in the sixth inning, scoring three runs. Will Wagner scored on Andres Gimenez's single to left, followed by Gimenez scoring on Bo Bichette's single to left. George Springer also scored on an error by Zach Neto.
Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer pitched well through six innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts. However, he ran into trouble in the seventh when Mike Trout and Taylor Ward singled, ending his night. Reliever Nick Sandlin was greeted with a 431-foot home run by Jo Adell.
Lauer and Angels starter Kyle Hendricks engaged in a pitchers' duel through the first five innings. Springer, who continued his hot streak with a 2-for-4 performance, recorded Toronto's first hit with a single in the fourth. Adell doubled to lead off the fifth for the Angels.
Hendricks exited the game after 5 1/3 innings, having allowed three runs on four hits, no walks, and two strikeouts.
Key Moments
- Ernie Clement's bunt and Sam Bachman's throwing error led to the walk-off win.
- Blue Jays scored three runs in the sixth inning.
- Jo Adell hit a 431-foot home run for the Angels.
Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays will look to continue their winning streak in the next game of the series against the Angels. The Angels, who are in contention for a wild-card position, will be aiming to bounce back from this tough loss.