Angels Start Jose Soriano to Avoid Sweep by Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Angels are relying on right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano to prevent a three-game series sweep by the Toronto Blue Jays in their upcoming Sunday matchup. Soriano, who holds a 5-2 record and a 1.74 ERA this season, previously pitched five scoreless innings against Toronto in April, contributing to an Angels victory that avoided a sweep in that series. However, he has lost his last two starts against the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays currently lead the series after dominant wins, including a 14-1 victory marked by poor Angels fielding. Toronto's lineup is bolstered by the return of Addison Barger from injury, who made a significant defensive impact with a record-breaking 101.2 mph outfield assist. The Blue Jays are set to start Spencer Miles and Eric Lauer in subsequent games. Meanwhile, the Angels saw a minor positive development with catcher Omar Martinez recording a hit in his major league debut. Manager Kurt Suzuki emphasized the need for better execution and minimizing hard contact to compete effectively against Toronto's offensive pressure.
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Angels Start Jose Soriano to Avoid Sweep by Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Angels are relying on right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano to prevent a three-game series sweep by the Toronto Blue Jays in their upcoming Sunday matchup. Soriano, who holds a 5-2 record and a 1.74 ERA this season, previously pitched five scoreless innings against Toronto in April, contributing to an Angels victory that avoided a sweep in that series. However, he has lost his last two starts against the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays currently lead the series after dominant wins, including a 14-1 victory marked by poor Angels fielding. Toronto's lineup is bolstered by the return of Addison Barger from injury, who made a significant defensive impact with a record-breaking 101.2 mph outfield assist. The Blue Jays are set to start Spencer Miles and Eric Lauer in subsequent games. Meanwhile, the Angels saw a minor positive development with catcher Omar Martinez recording a hit in his major league debut. Manager Kurt Suzuki emphasized the need for better execution and minimizing hard contact to compete effectively against Toronto's offensive pressure.
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