The Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays square off in the rubber match of their three-game interleague series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Rogers Centre in Toronto. With both teams hovering near the .500 mark and battling for Wild Card positioning, this matinee clash carries significant weight in the playoff race.
Game Details
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (36–37) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (40–33)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: Sportsnet, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (3–5, 4.98 ERA)
- Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (6–4, 3.31 ERA)
Nelson is coming off one of his best outings of the season, tossing five scoreless innings against the Padres. Gausman, meanwhile, has been dominant at home, posting a 0.99 WHIP and 3.31 ERA in six starts at Rogers Centre.
Team Trends
- Diamondbacks: Have lost 5 straight road games and are 16–19 away from home. Their offense ranks 2nd in the NL in slugging (.441).
- Blue Jays: Winners of 6 of their last 10, Toronto is 24–13 at home and 17–7 when they don’t allow a home run.
Players to Watch
- Josh Naylor (D-backs): Leads the team with a .305 AVG, 17 doubles, and 9 HR.
- Eugenio Suárez (D-backs): 5 HR and 12 RBI in his last 10 games.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays): Batting .281 with 15 doubles and 9 HR.
- Bo Bichette (Blue Jays): Team leader with 42 RBI and a two-game hit streak.
- George Springer (Blue Jays): 10 HR and a .540 SLG, providing veteran power.
Betting Odds & Insights
- Trend to Know: The Over has hit in 6 of the last 10 games for both teams.
Final Thoughts
The Blue Jays are in prime position to take the series, with Kevin Gausman anchoring the rotation and the offense heating up. The Diamondbacks, however, remain dangerous with a power-packed lineup and a resurgent Ryne Nelson. Expect a competitive finale with playoff implications and plenty of DFS and betting value.
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 8.5
Toronto Blue Jays – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
