Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Sportsnet, NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — PHILADELPHIA, PA (7:05 p.m. ET)
Temperature: 83°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 7 mph blowing out to right‑center
Conditions: Clear skies
Ballpark Impact: Slight boost for left‑handed power; warm air favors carry on fly balls.
CURRENT ROSTERS
Toronto Blue Jays
Lineup:
George Springer — RF
Bo Bichette — SS
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — 1B
Justin Turner — DH
Daulton Varsho — LF
Danny Jansen — C
Isiah Kiner‑Falefa — 3B
Davis Schneider — 2B
Kevin Kiermaier — CF
Bench: Alejandro Kirk, Cavan Biggio, Ernie Clement
Bullpen: Jordan Romano, Yimi García, Chad Green, Génesis Cabrera, Trevor Richards
Philadelphia Phillies
Lineup:
Kyle Schwarber — LF
Trea Turner — SS
Bryce Harper — 1B
J.T. Realmuto — C
Alec Bohm — 3B
Nick Castellanos — RF
Bryson Stott — 2B
Brandon Marsh — CF
Whit Merrifield — DH
Bench: Cristian Pache, Garrett Stubbs, Edmundo Sosa
Bullpen: José Alvarado, Seranthony Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Orion Kerkering
INJURY REPORT
Toronto Blue Jays
Jordan Romano – Questionable (back tightness)
Alejandro Kirk – Probable (thumb)
Ernie Clement – Out (oblique)
Philadelphia Phillies
J.T. Realmuto – Probable (knee soreness)
Nick Castellanos – Questionable (ankle)
Ranger Suárez – Out (forearm)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Toronto Blue Jays — Last 5 Games
L 2–4 vs Tampa Bay
W 6–3 vs Tampa Bay
L 1–5 at Boston
L 3–7 at Boston
W 5–2 at Boston Trend: Offense inconsistent; pitching staff struggling to prevent early deficits.
Philadelphia Phillies — Last 5 Games
W 7–4 vs Miami
W 5–1 vs Miami
L 2–6 at Atlanta
L 3–8 at Atlanta
W 4–3 at Atlanta Trend: Offense heating up; Wheeler stabilizing rotation amid injuries.
SERIES HISTORY
2021–2026: Phillies lead 14–10
At Citizens Bank Park: Phillies lead 8–4
Last meeting (2025): Phillies 6, Blue Jays 2
Key trend: Philadelphia’s right‑handed power has consistently hurt Toronto pitching.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs Zack Wheeler (PHI)
Guerrero handles elite velocity well, but Wheeler’s elevated four‑seamer and back‑foot slider have historically neutralized him. Guerrero must avoid chasing Wheeler’s slider off the plate.
2. Bryce Harper (PHI) vs José Soriano (TOR)
Soriano’s sinker/curveball combo vs Harper’s ability to punish breaking balls left up. Harper has a .310 average vs sinker‑heavy pitchers this season.
3. Bo Bichette (TOR) vs José Alvarado (PHI)
Bichette’s contact skills vs Alvarado’s heavy cutter. Bichette has hit left‑handed cutters well historically, making this a key late‑inning matchup.
4. Kyle Schwarber (PHI) vs Trevor Richards (TOR)
Schwarber’s power vs Richards’ changeup. If Richards enters with runners on, Schwarber’s ability to elevate mistakes becomes dangerous.
PITCHING OUTLOOK
José Soriano — RHP, Blue Jays
2026 Stats: 3.88 ERA, 1.31 WHIP
Strengths: Heavy sinker, strong ground‑ball rate
Concern: Command inconsistency; Phillies’ lineup punishes mistakes
Advantage: Phillies struggle vs high‑spin curveballs
Zack Wheeler — RHP, Phillies
2026 Stats: 3.21 ERA, 1.09 WHIP
Strengths: Elite fastball command, swing‑and‑miss slider
Concern: Occasional home run susceptibility vs right‑handed power
Advantage: Blue Jays struggle vs elite velocity and elevated fastballs
BETTING TRENDS
Blue Jays are 3–7 in their last 10 road games.
Phillies are 6–2 in their last 8 home games.
Unders have hit in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games.
Overs have hit in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games.
Phillies have won 5 of the last 6 head‑to‑head meetings.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays 8
Philadelphia Phillies` – 210
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 6, 2026
