Addison Barger's walk-off single lifts the Blue Jays over the Angels 4-3 on July 5, 2025. Recap the heroics from Barger and Lazaro Estrada's bullpen gem.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you think this team can't get any hotter, they find another way to win. For the seventh consecutive game, the Toronto Blue Jays are in the win column, this time thanks to an 11th-inning, walk-off single from Addison Barger to seal a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at a roaring Rogers Centre.
With Myles Straw on second in the 11th, Addison Barger lined a single into right field, sending Rogers Centre into a frenzy and his teammates pouring out of the dugout to celebrate.
The stage was set in the bottom of the 11th. With automatic runner Myles Straw on second, Addison Barger stepped to the plate with a chance to be the hero, and he delivered. Barger ripped a clean single to right, easily scoring Straw and capping a hard-fought contest that had fans on the edge of their seats. It was Barger's second RBI of the day and undoubtedly his biggest hit of the season, triggering a wild on-field celebration captured across social media.
While Barger got the glory, the victory simply doesn't happen without the herculean effort of reliever Lazaro Estrada. Entering a tied game, the right-hander was masterful, tossing four scoreless, high-leverage innings. He silenced the Angels' bats, striking out four and providing the crucial bridge from starter Alek Manoah's solid outing (6 IP, 2 ER) to the eventual walk-off. It was a shutdown performance that saved the game.
Long before the extra-inning drama, George Springer provided the early offense. The veteran outfielder continued his red-hot streak by launching a two-run homer to center field in the 3rd inning. The blast, his 17th of the season, gave the Jays an early lead. It was Springer's third home run in his last five games, a clear sign that one of the team's most important bats is fully locked in.
This win wasn't just another notch in the belt; it was a statement. The victory extends the Blue Jays' longest winning streak of the season to seven games and solidifies their position atop the competitive AL East. With the win, they maintain their two-game lead over the pursuing Yankees and Rays. On a day with no roster moves or injuries to report, the healthy and confident Jays are playing their best baseball of the year.
With momentum at an all-time high and a seven-game winning streak in their back pocket, the Blue Jays will look to complete the sweep against the Angels tomorrow. This team isn't just winning; they're finding new and exciting ways to do it, proving they are the team to beat in the American League as the season marches on.
