Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays MLB Game Preview - June 5, 2025

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (37-24, second in the NL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (32-29, third in the AL East)

Toronto; Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3:07 p.m. EDT

Pitching Probables

Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (5-1, 3.58 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)

Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (5-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 69 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Phillies -117, Blue Jays -102; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Context

Both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.

Thursday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season.

Team Performance Highlights

Toronto is 32-29 overall and 21-13 at home. The Blue Jays have a 23-6 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Philadelphia has a 37-24 record overall and an 18-12 record in road games. The Phillies have the ninth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .405.

Top Performers

George Springer has 12 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 24 RBI for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 11 for 35 with two doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 19 home runs for the Phillies. Alec Bohm is 13 for 42 with two home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Performance

Blue Jays: 7-3, .270 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs in their last 10 games.

Phillies: 4-6, .223 batting average, 5.19 ERA, outscored by 14 runs in their last 10 games.

Injury Report

Blue Jays injuries: Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Phillies injuries: J.T. Realmuto: day-to-day (groin), Aaron Nola: 15-Day IL (ankle)

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Toronto Blue Jays on June 5, 2025, at 3:07 p.m. EDT in Toronto, with both teams looking to win the series. Jesus Luzardo is scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, opposing Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays. Philadelphia holds a better season record but has struggled recently compared to Toronto. Key offensive players include George Springer and Addison Barger for the Blue Jays, and Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm for the Phillies. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries. The Phillies are favored slightly in the betting odds.

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