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Ernie Clement Racks up Five Hits as Blue Jays Maul Angels
Brandon Valenzuela and Ernie Clement each had four hits as Toronto set season highs with 14 runs and 20 hits.
The Toronto Blue Jays routed the Los Angeles Angels 14-1 on Saturday, setting season-highs with 20 hits; Brandon Valenzuela's three-run home run capped a seven-run fifth inning.
Addison Barger returned to the lineup after missing 29 games due to a sprained left ankle, immediately making an impact with his defensive prowess in the second inning.
Barger threw 101.2 miles per hour to retire Jorge Soler at home, completing an inning-ending double play; Ernie Clement recorded five hits including a solo homer, while Valenzuela went 4 for 5 with four RBIs.
Jack Kochanowicz allowed seven runs and nine hits in four-plus innings for the Angels; Mike Trout went 0 for 3 with three strikeouts, ending his 23-game run of reaching base in Toronto.
Angels RHP Soriano is scheduled to face Blue Jays LHP Eric Lauer on Sunday to conclude the three-game series.