Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Full Game Highlights – April 7, 2026 MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on April 7, 2026, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The victory extended the Dodgers’ winning streak to five games.

Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the win, improving his record to 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA. Yamamoto pitched six innings, allowing one earned run on five hits while recording six strikeouts and one walk.

Kevin Gausman took the loss for the Toronto Blue Jays, falling to 0-1 with a 2.08 ERA. Gausman pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Emmanuel Diaz secured the save for the Dodgers, pitching one inning with one hit, zero earned runs, and three strikeouts.

Offensive Performances and Milestones

Shohei Ohtani continued a significant individual milestone during the game, extending his career-best on-base streak to 42 games. Ohtani finished the contest 1-for-3 as the designated hitter.

A. Freeland provided a key offensive contribution for Los Angeles, recording three hits in three at-bats with two runs batted in. Freeland’s performance contributed to the team’s total of eight hits and 10 total bases.

H. Kim also contributed to the Dodgers’ offense, finishing 1-for-3 and scoring two runs. Other Dodgers hitters included K. Tucker, who went 1-for-5, and A. Pages, who finished 1-for-4.

Scoring Summary

The Dodgers established an early lead in the third inning. The scoring began when Shohei Ohtani singled to right field, allowing H. Kim to score. Later in the same inning, W. Smith grounded into a fielder’s choice to third base, which allowed A. Freeland to score, bringing the score to 2-0.

In the fifth inning, the Dodgers increased their lead to 3-0 after A. Freeland singled to right, driving in H. Kim.

The Blue Jays responded in the sixth inning. Springer hit a double to right field, allowing Giménez to score, reducing the deficit to 3-1.

The Dodgers added a final insurance run in the ninth inning when K. Tucker singled to right, scoring A. Freeland to finalize the score at 4-1.

Game Statistics and Logistics

The game lasted 2:49 and was attended by 40,971 fans at the Rogers Centre. The officiating crew consisted of home plate umpire Dan Merzel, first base umpire Dan Bellino, second base umpire Mark Ripperger, and third base umpire Shane Livensparger.

In addition to Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ pitching staff included A. Vesia, who pitched one inning with one strikeout, and B. Treinen, who pitched one inning with one strikeout. Emmanuel Diaz closed the game in the ninth inning.

• Los Angeles Dodgers: 4 runs, 8 hits, 0 home runs, 8 runners left on base.
• Toronto Blue Jays: 1 run, 6 hits, 0 home runs, 8 runners left on base.