Blue Jays Bullpen Ran Out of Gas Late and Now Toronto's Worst Stretch Is Getting Worse

The Toronto Blue Jays are in serious trouble right now, and last night's 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels is exactly why. Their bullpen completely fell apart in the late innings, and it cost them a game they needed badly. This isn't just one bad night either. Toronto has now lost six consecutive series dating back to after that early season sweep of the Athletics in March when they started 3-0. Everything has gone sideways since.

The Bullpen Collapse That Sums Up Everything

The Blue Jays' bullpen was taxed, worn out, and it showed when it mattered most. A late comeback attempt got them closer but it wasn't enough to overcome the damage done in the innings before. When your relief pitchers can't hold leads in this league, you're going to lose games you should win. That's exactly what happened here.

Toronto Needed This Series

The Blue Jays showed up in Anaheim specifically to end this brutal stretch. They need just one more win to match their season-high win streak, but they're fighting uphill right now. After losing their series to the Diamondbacks over the weekend, the pressure was on to grab at least two wins in this three-game set against the Angels. Instead, they're now digging themselves into an even deeper hole.

What's Next

Toronto still has games left in this series, so there's time to turn this around. But every loss makes it harder to recover from this stretch. The Blue Jays came west looking to bury this rough patch for good. Right now, they're only making it worse.

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