The game turned in one devastating inning. Toronto erased a 1-0 deficit with three eighth-inning runs to defeat Los Angeles 4-2 at Angel Stadium, turning a pitcher's duel into a late collapse for the Angels.
Jack Kochanowicz carried the Angels through 5.2 innings, allowing just one run on five hits with a walk and strikeout. The right-hander carried a 3.10 ERA into the game and kept Toronto's offense quiet until departing with a 1-0 lead.
The eighth inning unraveled quickly for Los Angeles. Sosa doubled to right, scoring Vladimir Guerrero and Clement to give Toronto a 3-1 lead. Jiménez followed with a single to right that brought Schneider home, extending the margin to 4-1.
Drew Pomeranz absorbed the loss, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk in one inning of work. His ERA stands at 7.00. The Angels managed a ninth-inning run when Moncada singled to right, scoring Trout, but could not complete the comeback.
Toronto extended its winning streak to two games and improved to 9-13. Los Angeles fell to 11-13, extending its losing streak to three games. Vladimir Guerrero sits two games away from 1,000 career games played.