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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4–2 on April 21 at Angel Stadium, with the visitors' pitching staff holding Los Angeles to just five hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters. Toronto's offense manufactured enough production to secure the road win despite modest overall numbers: the Blue Jays managed eight hits and four RBIs, with a combined .695 OPS that slightly outpaced their counterparts' .713 mark. The Angels' anemic offensive output—just five hits and a .221 batting average—proved decisive in the loss, though the home team drew two walks and committed no errors. Toronto's pitching dominated the matchup, allowing only five hits compared to Los Angeles' eight-hit effort, and the Blue Jays' ERA of 4.33 remained competitive with the Angels' 4.03 despite the run differential favoring the visitors. This victory signals Toronto's ability to win close games through pitching efficiency on the road, a trend that could prove valuable in a competitive AL East race.