Blue Jays’ Donaldson has big impact in return

ANAHEIM — The Blue Jays’ lineup desperately needed a spark, and reigning American League MVP Josh Donaldson was there to provide it.

Donaldson made his return to the lineup following a three-game absence and went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two walks and a pair of runs scored in Toronto’s 7-2 victory over the Angels.

The veteran slugger missed three games because of an undisclosed hip injury. The hip is not expected to be completely healed any time soon, but Donaldson proved in the series opener that there is still plenty of value to be found even when his health is not at 100 percent.

“Every day I’ve been getting my treatment, and the first couple of days I felt pretty bad afterwards, and the last couple of days, I’ve been able to get some of that soreness out,” Donaldson said. “Pain is one of those things you have to learn how to play through, especially with as long a season as it is. I felt like I was able to go today.”

Donaldson, who walked in his first at-bat, sparked Toronto’s first rally in the fourth. He led off with a double, which was then followed by a pair of …

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