Dodgers vs. Blue Jays: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman Lead Los Angeles Against Toronto in Key 2025 MLB Showdown – Aug. 9 Game Preview

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Preview

The top teams in the American League East and National League West face off as the Toronto Blue Jays (68-49) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (67-49) at Dodger Stadium on Saturday at 8:10 PM local time.

Pitching Matchup

The Blue Jays will send right-hander Chris Bassitt (11-5, 4.12 ERA, 126 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Dodgers counter with left-hander Blake Snell (1-1, 3.21 ERA, 12 strikeouts). With Los Angeles currently favored at -167 and the over/under set at 8.5 runs, anticipation is high for a competitive contest between these division leaders.

Series Overview

The Dodgers hold a 1-0 lead in this three-game set with Toronto. Los Angeles boasts an impressive 37-23 record at home and is 53-10 in games when scoring five runs or more. The Blue Jays have been strong offensively as well and currently have the best team on-base percentage in the Majors at .339. Toronto is 30-30 on the road this season.

Key Players to Watch

Shohei Ohtani continues to power the Dodgers lineup with 39 home runs and a .609 slugging percentage. Freddie Freeman has been hot at the plate, going 16-for-38 with three homers and 11 RBIs over his last 10 games.

For the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with 18 homers and a .483 slugging percentage, while Bo Bichette has collected 16 hits, three doubles, three home runs, and 13 RBIs in his last 10 contests.

Recent Team Performance

The Dodgers are 6-4 over their last 10 games, batting .253 as a team and posting an outstanding 2.45 team ERA, outscoring opponents by 12 runs in that stretch. The Blue Jays are 5-5 in their last 10 games but are hitting an impressive .336 as a team. Toronto’s recent pitching has struggled, with a 5.01 ERA, but they've still outscored opponents by 16 runs.

Injury Updates

Dodgers: Key players on the injured list include Tommy Edman (ankle), Kirby Yates (back), Hyeseong Kim (shoulder), Tanner Scott (elbow), Michael Kopech (knee), Kike Hernandez (elbow), Roki Sasaki (shoulder), Tony G

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