Dodgers Top Blue Jays 4-1 for 6th Straight Toronto Loss

Hyeseong Kim scores twice as Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches well for LA

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:59am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bright blue, red, and white, depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game through Picasso-esque overlapping planes and shapes.A cubist interpretation of the Dodgers' victory over the struggling Blue Jays, capturing the contrasting fortunes of the two teams.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday, handing the Blue Jays their sixth consecutive loss. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched well over six-plus innings, and Hyeseong Kim scored twice for the Dodgers.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' win extends their lead in the NL West, while the Blue Jays' losing streak drops them further behind in the AL East playoff race. This game highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two teams as the MLB season reaches the midpoint.

The details

Hyeseong Kim scored two runs for the Dodgers, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six-plus strong innings to lead Los Angeles to the victory over Toronto. The Blue Jays' offense continued to struggle, managing just one run in the loss.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Hyeseong Kim

A Dodgers outfielder who scored twice in the game.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Dodgers starting pitcher who pitched well over six-plus innings.

Toronto Blue Jays

The MLB team that lost its sixth straight game.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The MLB team that defeated the Blue Jays to extend their lead in the NL West.

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The takeaway

The Dodgers' win over the struggling Blue Jays highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two teams as the MLB season reaches the midpoint. The Dodgers' victory extends their lead in the NL West, while the Blue Jays' losing streak drops them further behind in the AL East playoff race.