Game Details
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (23-36) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (30-28)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:37 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: FOX Sports, MLB Network
Game Overview
The Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays face off in the final game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays are looking to extend their four-game home winning streak, while the Athletics aim to snap their recent slump, having lost 13 of their last 14 games.
Toronto dominated the series opener with a 12-0 victory, led by Ernie Clement’s five RBIs and Bo Bichette’s three-run performance. The Athletics have struggled with pitching, ranking third-worst in ERA and fourth-worst in opponent batting average.
Key Players to Watch
- Toronto Blue Jays:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Leads the team with eight home runs, batting .280 with 26 RBIs.
- Bo Bichette – Team leader in RBIs (32), hitting .389 over his last five games with three home runs.
- George Springer – Power hitter with eight home runs, batting .353 in his last five outings.
- Athletics:
- Brent Rooker – Leads the team with 13 home runs, ranking 13th in MLB.
- Jacob Wilson – Team-best .345 batting average, providing consistent offensive production.
- Lawrence Butler – Versatile hitter with 16 doubles, eight home runs, and 20 walks.
Pitching Matchup
- Oakland Athletics:JP Sears (3-5, 4.21 ERA, 58 K)
- Sears will attempt to control Toronto’s power hitters, particularly Guerrero Jr. and Bichette.
- He has struggled against right-handed batters, allowing a .278 opponent batting average.
- Toronto Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (5-3, 3.89 ERA, 62 K)
- Bassitt has been dominant at home, holding opponents to a .215 batting average.
- He has recorded six quality starts this season and aims to shut down Oakland’s offense.
Toronto has won 21 of 27 games when out-hitting opponents, while Oakland has struggled on the road, posting a 14-15 record. The Athletics’ pitching woes make them vulnerable against Toronto’s high-powered offense.
Game Odds
Athletics 8
Toronto Blue Jays – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
