Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies - June 14, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays (38-31, second in the AL East) face the Philadelphia Phillies (40-29, second in the NL East) on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 PM ET.

Pitching Matchup

The Blue Jays are expected to send Bowden Francis (2-8, 6.12 ERA) to the mound. Francis holds a 1.56 WHIP and has recorded 50 strikeouts this season.

The Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sanchez (5-2, 2.97 ERA). Sanchez boasts a 1.28 WHIP and has tallied 83 strikeouts.

Betting Information

Phillies are favored at -173, with the Blue Jays at +145. The over/under for total runs is set at 8 1/2.

Series Context

This game is the fifth meeting between the teams this season. The season series is currently tied 2-2. The Phillies lead the current series 1-0 after winning the opening game.

Philadelphia holds a 22-13 record at home. The Phillies' collective .401 slugging percentage ranks fifth in the NL.

Toronto has a 16-18 record on the road. The Blue Jays have the seventh-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .399.

Key Performers

Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 22 home runs, adding nine doubles and a triple. Alec Bohm has been hot over the last 10 games, going 15 for 39 with a double and a home run.

Toronto Blue Jays

George Springer leads the Blue Jays with 10 home runs and a .478 slugging percentage. Addison Barger is 10 for 39 with three home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Philadelphia Phillies

Record: 4-6

Batting Average: .244

ERA: 3.60

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by three runs

Toronto Blue Jays

Record: 7-3

Batting Average: .260

ERA: 4.65

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by one run

Injuries

Philadelphia Phillies

Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist)

Aaron Nola: 15-Day IL (ankle)

Toronto Blue Jays

Nathan Lukes: 7-Day IL (neck)

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)

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Toronto Blue Jays on June 14, 2025, at 3:05 PM ET. The Phillies lead the current series 1-0, while the season series is tied 2-2. Philadelphia's Cristopher Sanchez (5-2, 2.97 ERA) is scheduled to pitch against Toronto's Bowden Francis (2-8, 6.12 ERA). Key hitters include Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm for the Phillies, and George Springer and Addison Barger for the Blue Jays. Philadelphia is favored in this matchup. The Blue Jays have a better record over their last 10 games (7-3) compared to the Phillies (4-6).

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