Game Details
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (23-35) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (29-28)
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 3:07 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: ESPN, MLB Network
Game Overview
The Toronto Blue Jays, riding a three-game winning streak, will host the struggling Oakland Athletics in the third game of their four-game series at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays have dominated the series so far, scoring 23 runs over the last two games. Meanwhile, the Athletics are looking to snap their losing skid and find consistency in their lineup.
Pitching Matchup
- Blue Jays Starter:Braydon Fisher (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
- Fisher will make his first MLB start, having impressed in relief appearances with a 13 K/9 rate.
- Opposing hitters have struggled against him, batting just .115 this season.
- Athletics Starter: Gunnar Hoglund (1-2, 5.13 ERA)
- Hoglund has allowed three or more runs in three straight outings, averaging four runs per start.
- His .304 expected batting average against ranks in the 13th percentile in MLB.
Key Players to Watch
- Toronto Blue Jays:
- Alejandro Kirk – Batting .296, with seven singles in his last eight games.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Leads the team with eight home runs, hitting .316 over his last five games.
- Bo Bichette – Looking for his 100th career home run, batting .333 in his last five outings.
- Oakland Athletics:
- Jacob Wilson – Team leader in batting average at .344, providing consistency at the plate.
- Brent Rooker – Power hitter with 12 home runs, ranking 17th in MLB.
- Shea Langeliers – Batting .239, with 10 home runs and seven doubles.
The Blue Jays have been dominant at home, winning 52.4% of games when favored. Fisher’s debut adds intrigue, but Toronto’s high-powered offense and recent momentum make them the clear favorites.
Game Odds
Athletics 9
Toronto Blue Jays – 166
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 30, 2025
