The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays face off in the second game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre. The Rays secured an 11-9 victory in the opener, thanks to a grand slam by Junior Caminero in the ninth inning. The Blue Jays, now on a three-game home losing streak, will look to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 7:07 PM EDT
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- TV Broadcast: Sportsnet, Bally Sports Sun
Team Overview
Toronto Blue Jays (20-21, 3rd in AL East)
- Win Probability: Slight favorite (-147)
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Win-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- George Springer (.289 BA, 9 doubles, 5 HR)
- Bo Bichette (48 hits, 12 doubles, 2 HR)
- Chris Bassitt (starting pitcher, 3-2, 3.35 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Strong offensive production despite recent losses
- Effective pitching staff with a 9.4 K/9 rate (3rd-best in MLB)
- Home-field advantage
Tampa Bay Rays (19-22, 4th in AL East)
- Win Probability: Underdog (+124)
- Recent Form: Win-Loss-Win-Win-Loss
- Key Players:
- Junior Caminero (7 HR, 16 RBI)
- Jonathan Aranda (9 doubles, 6 HR)
- Ryan Pepiot (starting pitcher, 2-4, 3.86 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Clutch hitting, as seen in Caminero’s grand slam
- Strong bullpen performance in late-game situations
- Solid road record (8-5)
Matchup Breakdown
- Blue Jays’ Edge: Toronto boasts a .380 slugging percentage, ranking 9th in the AL. Their offense has been productive, but they need better bullpen execution after closer Jeff Hoffman struggled in Game 1.
- Rays’ Hope: Tampa Bay has won eight of their last nine away games, showing resilience on the road. Pepiot must deliver a strong outing to contain Toronto’s lineup.
- X-Factor: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been heating up, hitting .326 with an .826 OPS in May. His ability to drive in runs could be crucial for the Blue Jays.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8
Toronto Blue Jays – 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
