Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions June 3rd 2025

Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies June 3rd 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies travel to the Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays. This night game is set for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7:07 PM. Fans can catch the action on SNET, with the weather forecast showing mild conditions and a light breeze.

The Phillies, managed by Rob Thomson, have a solid 36-23 record this season. They are just 1 game back in the NL East. On the other side, the Blue Jays, led by John Schneider, hold a 31-28 record and are 5 games back in the AL East. Cristopher Sánchez will start for the Phillies, while Bowden Francis takes the mound for the Blue Jays.

Phillies vs Blue Jays Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays
• Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
• Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
• Betting Odds: Phillies MoneyLine -149, Blue Jays MoneyLine +127

The Phillies Can Win If…

The Philadelphia Phillies recently lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2. Ranger Suárez pitched six innings, allowing only one earned run with two strikeouts. Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto contributed with hits, but the Phillies couldn’t rally enough runs.

Philadelphia’s batting stats show they can win. They rank 5th in batting average at .256 and 3rd in on-base percentage at .333. Kyle Schwarber is a key player, with 19 home runs and a .584 slugging percentage, ranking 4th in the league.

The Phillies’ pitching can also secure a win. Cristopher Sánchez, their starter, has a 3.32 ERA and a 4-1 record. Philadelphia leads the league in quality starts, which means their pitchers often give them a chance to win.

The Blue Jays Can Win If...

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding a strong wave, having won their last five games. In their recent 8-4 victory over the None Athletics, the team's offense was solid. Addison Barger hit a home run and collected three RBIs, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added two doubles and two RBIs.

The Blue Jays have a batting average of .254, ranking them 6th in the league. Their on-base percentage is also 6th at .328, showing their ability to get runners on base. With 102 doubles this season, they are tied for 6th, highlighting their knack for hitting for extra bases.

Toronto's pitching staff has been consistent, holding opponents to a .237 batting average against, ranked 11th. They have 19 quality starts, also ranking 11th, which shows their starters' ability to keep games competitive. Bowden Francis will start the next game, and while his ERA is 5.04, the offense's recent form could provide the support needed for another win.

The Lean

The Phillies have a MoneyLine of -149, making them the favorite against the Blue Jays, who are at +127. With a stronger batting average and on-base percentage, the Phillies have an edge in hitting. My model projects the Phillies to win 5-4. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Phillies to win straight up.

The current over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Phillies and Blue Jays both have mid-range pitching stats, with ERAs of 4.00 and 4.03, respectively. My model projects a total of 9 runs. Given this projection, the recommendation is to go with the over for this game.

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Phillies Look to Rebound Behind Harper’s Return Against Streaking Blue Jays

After dropping four straight and getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Philadelphia Phillies may finally be getting a much-needed boost: Bryce Harper is expected to return Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Harper has missed five games after taking a pitch to the elbow on May 27, and the Phillies are just 1-4 in his absence. He’s been productive against Toronto in the past — slashing .327/.409/.564 with six homers and 15 RBIs in 28 career games.

“Even when he’s not raking, he makes life hard on pitchers,” said shortstop Trea Turner.

With the Phillies slipping to second place in the NL East, manager Rob Thomson knows change is needed. “We all need to be better — myself included,” he said.

Blue Jays Catch Fire as Offense Explodes at Home

Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are on a roll, winning five straight and coming off a four-game sweep of the struggling Athletics. Toronto plated 39 runs in the series, their most dominant offensive stretch of the season.

“If you could bottle that offense — wow,” said manager John Schneider after Sunday’s 8-4 win. The hot bats were led by Addison Barger, who homered for a third straight game, and Ernie Clement, who went 11-for-18 with two home runs.

They’ll face Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.32 ERA) in Game 1. The Phillies lefty has been steady, posting a 1.93 ERA in two career appearances vs. the Jays.

Toronto counters with Bowden Francis (2-6, 5.04 ERA), who tossed five scoreless innings in his last start but has yet to find consistency.

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Roster Moves, Rotation Shifts Signal Urgency in Philly

With Zack Wheeler staying behind for the birth of his child, the Phillies also announced Taijuan Walker will head to the bullpen, while top prospect Mick Abel gets the start on Wednesday.

“Walker could be a real asset in late innings,” Thomson noted, hoping the shuffle adds new energy.

Toronto may get an extra lift Tuesday with Andres Gimenez possibly returning from a quad injury. He’s been out since May 7.

With one team searching for rhythm and the other trying to sustain it, this interleague series could be a turning point.