The Angels' streak ends in a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays on July 4, 2025. Despite a Mike Trout double, the Halos fall below .500. Read more on the game & roster moves.
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Just as quickly as they touched it, the .500 mark slipped through the Angels' grasp. A promising three-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt north of the border on July 4th, as a combination of shaky pitching and a dormant offense led to a 6-2 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. The holiday fireworks were all for the home team, leaving the Halos to ponder a familiar one-step-forward, one-step-back reality as they fall to 43-44.
'Dream come true. Thank you Angels family!' - Chad Stevens on making his MLB debut.
The Angels' recent offensive surge went missing at Rogers Centre. The lineup managed just five hits against the Jays, with Toronto starter Eric Lauer silencing them for six innings. The only real spark came from the captain, Mike Trout, who laced a two-run double in the sixth to account for all of the Angels' scoring. On the mound, it was a night to forget for Kyle Hendricks. The veteran righty couldn't find his command, lasting only 4.1 innings while surrendering five runs and two costly home runs. The loss not only snapped the winning streak but also highlighted the inconsistency that has plagued the team all season.
The day's news wasn't confined to the diamond. The Angels made a series of moves, placing breakout rookie Christian Moore on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain, a significant blow to the infield. To fill the gap, the team called up infielder Chad Stevens from Triple-A Salt Lake, and he was immediately thrown into the fire, making his MLB debut at second base. While he went 0-for-3, the experience was a milestone. The moves continued in the bullpen, with the team officially releasing veteran reliever Héctor Neris, signaling a clear intention to get younger and find more reliable late-inning arms.
Despite the loss, there were glimmers of hope. Jo Adell continued his hot stretch, extending his hitting streak to seven games with a 2-for-4 performance. He remains one of the team's most consistent offensive threats. And while the result wasn't what he'd hoped for, Chad Stevens' debut was a feel-good story. After hitting .278 in Salt Lake, earning the call-up is a testament to his hard work. His postgame social media message captured the magic of the moment, reminding fans that even in losses, individual dreams are being realized.
The Angels will look to shake this one off and even the series tomorrow in Toronto. The challenge now is to regain momentum without Christian Moore and prove that their brief flirtation with .500 wasn't a fluke but a sign of what this team is capable of. With the bullpen in transition and the lineup needing to find its consistency again, the next few games will be a crucial test of this team's resilience.
