Phillies Face Blue Jays in Key MLB Matchup

TORONTO, ON – The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 3:07 p.m. ET. The teams are coming off a matchup where the Phillies won 8-3, breaking their four-game losing streak.

The Phillies enter this game with a record of 37-23, while the Blue Jays sit at 31-29. Mick Abel is expected to start for Philadelphia against José Berríos for Toronto. Abel’s second career start comes after the team managed to snap Toronto’s five-game winning streak in the last game.

Oddsmakers have listed the Phillies as favorites at -125, with the Blue Jays as underdogs at +105. The run line favors Philadelphia at -1.5, with an over/under total set at 8 runs for the game.

Philadelphia has been strong offensively, scoring an average of 4.8 runs per game and hitting 66 home runs this season. They rank 6th in baseball for runs scored. Meanwhile, Toronto boasts a slightly lower scoring average of 4.18 runs per game, ranking 17th in the league.

Defensively, the Phillies hold a team ERA of 3.99, while the Blue Jays have a slightly higher ERA of 4.09. Both teams will aim to improve their pitching and defensive performances in this critical matchup.

As the game approaches, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if the Phillies can continue their winning momentum or if the Blue Jays will manage to regain control at home.