Blue Jays Beat Angels 6-1 in Series Opener
Jays Extend Lead in AL East
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, extending their lead in the American League East to 1.5 games over the New York Yankees.
Wagner Impresses in Debut
Will Wagner made his MLB debut for the Blue Jays and went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. He became the fourth player in Blue Jays history to record at least three hits in his debut.
Wagner's performance helped the Blue Jays' offense get off to a fast start. They scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back.
Gausman Dominates
Kevin Gausman pitched six strong innings for the Blue Jays, allowing just one run on five hits. He struck out eight batters and walked two.
Gausman's outing was a continuation of his strong season. He now has a 3.16 ERA and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 starts.
Blue Jays Win Series Opener
The Blue Jays' victory gives them a 1-0 lead in their four-game series against the Angels. The two teams will play again on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays are now 64-58 this season, while the Angels are 55-67.
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