With the exception of the first inning, all signs pointed to the Blue Jays dominating this game. They got several guys on base and got a quality start from Chris Bassitt. The only problem was that, for most of the game, the Jays were playing from behind.

With the team being 0-for-5 with RISP, they just needed one big hit to get in front. They got that hit from Bo Bichette in the 7th inning, as his 3-run dinger put the Blue Jays in the lead for good en route to a 4-3 win on Friday night in Anaheim. The win is Toronto’s fourth straight overall, and their fifth consecutive win at Angel Stadium.
Blue Jays Nation’s Player of the Game: Bo Bichette
With as big a home run as Bo had, he is no doubt worthy of tonight’s Player of the Game. Bichette was 2-for-4 with a double and the aforementioned home run, as he is becoming increasingly more dependent in big situations.
The Blue Jays outhit the Angels 9-3, with Bo’s hits being the only two extra-base hits of the game for Toronto. The three RBIs from that home run put him in second on the team in that category.

Bo Bichette sends it into orbit to give the Blue Jays a 4-3 lead.
107.4 mph, 415 feet, and Chris Bassitt is in …

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Author: Evan Stack / Blue Jays Nation