The Toronto Blue Jays set out to continue their series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The matchup highlights a statistical battle between Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who leads the league in hits, and Angels’ starter Jose Soriano, the current ERA leader.
Guerrero Jr. enters the game with an MLB-best .353 batting average and a 12-game hitting streak. During this stretch, the slugger has averaged 2.41 bases per contest and maintained a 1.117 OPS, according to data from Covers.
Toronto’s lineup also features Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement, both of whom have shown success against Soriano. Varsho has recorded a hit in eight of his last 10 games, while Clement has surpassed his total base expectations in 19 of 23 games this season.
The pitching duel features Eric Lauer for the Blue Jays, who holds a 1-3 record with a 7.13 ERA. He faces Soriano, who remains undefeated at 5-0 with a 0.28 ERA. Soriano has allowed only one home run throughout the current season.
Game Information and StartersCategoryDetailLocationAngel Stadium, Anaheim, CAFirst Pitch3:07 p.m. ETBlue Jays StarterEric Lauer (1-3, 7.13 ERA)Angels StarterJose Soriano (5-0, 0.28 ERA)TV CoverageFDSN W, SN
Historical data indicates that Guerrero Jr. has a .444 batting average against sinker-balls, which is Soriano’s primary pitch. Varsho also shows a .438 batting average and a .688 slugging percentage against the same pitch type.
The Blue Jays have seen success in road game trends, cashing the first five innings team total Under in nine of their last 11 away games. This matchup marks the 23rd game of the season for Toronto, as reported by Bluebird Banter.
