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José Soriano, Mike Trout make history in win over Blue Jays
TL;DR
José Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels pitched five scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, marking his third consecutive scoreless start. He is the first pitcher since 1900 to allow one run or less in their first six starts of the season.
Key points
- José Soriano pitched five scoreless innings
- He allowed seven hits and struck out four
- This was his third consecutive scoreless start
- He is the first pitcher since 1900 with one run or less in first six starts
- The game took place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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Jose Soriano #59 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
(Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - José Soriano already had a historic start to the 2026 season, but his latest performance against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday has made him one-of-one.
The new Los Angeles Angels ace went five scoreless innings while allowing seven hits and striking out four without giving up any walks. It was Soriano's third-straight start without allowing a run and his fifth scoreless start out of six, becoming the first pitcher since 1900 to allow one run-or-less in their first six starts of the season.
"It's special. Watching him [Soriano] go to work every single day, not just the days he starts, but the days that he gets his work in, how he is in the clubhouse. I told him today when I took him out, I was like, 'How you feeling?' He's like, 'I feel outstanding," Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said.
By blanking the Blue Jays Soriano dropped his ERA down to 0.24, the lowest any starting pitcher's ERA has been through their first six starts of the season since 1913, when earned runs became an official statistic in both the American and National Leagues.
The Angels have had a number of stellar starts in the last few games, including back-to-back standout performances from Yusei Kikuchiand Walbert Ureña against the earlier in the week, but Soriano differed from his rotation-mates by leaving the game eligible for a win.
Q&A
What historic achievement did José Soriano accomplish against the Blue Jays?
José Soriano became the first pitcher since 1900 to allow one run or less in their first six starts of the season.
How many scoreless starts has José Soriano had in the 2026 season?
José Soriano has had five scoreless starts out of six in the 2026 season.
What were José Soriano's stats in the game against the Blue Jays?
In the game against the Blue Jays, Soriano pitched five scoreless innings, allowed seven hits, struck out four, and did not issue any walks.
Who did the Los Angeles Angels play when José Soriano made history?
The Los Angeles Angels played against the Toronto Blue Jays when José Soriano made his historic achievement.
