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Angels Secure Back-to-Back Comeback Wins Against Blue Jays

Late-game rallies lift Los Angeles to consecutive victories, ending a prolonged offensive slump and improving their record to 15-20.

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The Angels’ Yoan Moncada, right, celebrates with Logan O’Hoppe (14) and Taylor Ward after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. The Angels rallied with six runs in the eighth for an 8-3 win. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Teammates swarm the Angels’ Jorge Soler, second from right, after he hit a three-run, walk-off double in the ninth inning to give them a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Overview

  • Jorge Soler's bases-loaded double in the ninth inning sealed a 5-4 win for the Angels on May 7, marking their second straight comeback victory over the Blue Jays.
  • The Angels scored six runs in the eighth inning on May 6, including Yoán Moncada's three-run homer in his first game back from a thumb injury, to win 8-3.
  • Taylor Ward broke out of his slump with key contributions in both games, including a two-run homer and a pivotal single during the eighth-inning rally on May 6.
  • Pitcher Tyler Anderson delivered a strong 6⅔-inning performance on May 6, allowing just two runs after a rocky start, while Jose Fermin closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
  • The team continues to monitor outfielder Gustavo Campero's ankle injury and closer Kenley Jansen's recovery from illness, both listed as day-to-day.