Game Details
- Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
- Series Status: Blue Jays lead 2–1
- Broadcast: SportsNet PT, SNET
Team Records
| Team | Record | Division Standing |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 74–53 | 1st in AL East |
| Pirates | 53–74 | 5th in NL Central |
Pitching Matchup
- Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (3–2, 3.83 ERA, 52 K)
- Pirates: Mitch Keller (5–11, 4.13 ERA, 112 K)
Scherzer brings veteran poise and a 24.1% strikeout rate, while Keller has struggled post-All-Star break with a 7.54 ERA over his last five starts.
Players to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .298 AVG, 21 HR, 69 RBI
- Bo Bichette: 82 RBI, 4-game hit streak
- Daulton Varsho: .341 AVG, 5 HR, 14 RBI in last 12 games
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Bryan Reynolds: 13 HR, 27 doubles
- Andrew McCutchen: .239 AVG, 11 HR
- Jack Suwinski: RBI single in Game 3
Betting Insights
Toronto has won 58% of games when favored at -148 or better. Pittsburgh has struggled as a home underdog, winning just 15 of 51 games in that spot.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays – 157
Pittsburgh Pirates 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
