Blue Jays Rally to Beat Angels 5-4

In a thrilling finish, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Friday night, thanks to back-to-back home runs by Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Blue Jays had been trailing 4-3 before Loperfido tied the game with his fourth home run of the season, followed by Barger's walk-off shot. Angels' closer Roansy Contreras suffered his second blown save of the season, failing to secure the win after a solid performance from starter Jack Kochanowicz, who allowed three runs over six innings. The Angels initially took a commanding 4-0 lead in the second inning but were unable to score again. The victory marked the Blue Jays' fifth consecutive win against the Angels, with Chad Green earning the win for Toronto. The game showcased the volatility of modern baseball strategy, with managers grappling with save situations in both the eighth and ninth innings.