The Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Braves took the series opener with a dominant 8-4 victory, powered by Austin Riley’s two home runs and five RBIs. Toronto will look to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Time: 7:07 PM ET
- Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- TV Broadcast: Sportsnet, Bally Sports South
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) here
Team Overview & Recent Form
Atlanta Braves (5-11)
The Braves have struggled to start the season, sitting fifth in the NL East. However, their offense came alive in the series opener, with Austin Riley and Sean Murphy both homering. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been inconsistent, but Spencer Schwellenbach will take the mound, looking to continue his dominant start to the season.
- Key Players:
- Austin Riley – Went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs in Monday’s win.
- Sean Murphy – Hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
- Spencer Schwellenbach (1-0, 0.45 ERA) – Expected to start, boasting a 0.45 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings.
- Strengths:
- Power Hitting: Atlanta ranks 10th in MLB with 18 home runs.
- Pitching Depth: Schwellenbach has been dominant, holding opponents to a .149 batting average.
- Weaknesses:
- Road Struggles: The Braves are 2-9 away from home.
- Strikeout Concerns: Atlanta averages 9.4 strikeouts per game, ranking 22nd in MLB.
Toronto Blue Jays (9-8)
The Blue Jays have been competitive early in the season, sitting second in the AL East. They struggled in the series opener, but their offense has been solid, ranking fifth in MLB with 150 total hits. Toronto will send Kevin Gausman to the mound, looking to rebound from Monday’s loss.
- Key Players:
- Bo Bichette – Leads the team with five doubles and 10 RBIs.
- George Springer – Has been hot, going 12-for-33 with two home runs over the last 10 games.
- Kevin Gausman (1-1, 2.33 ERA) – Expected to start, holding a 0.62 WHIP and 14 strikeouts.
- Strengths:
- Elite Contact Hitting: Toronto ranks third in the AL in on-base percentage (.335).
- Home Field Advantage: The Blue Jays are 5-3 at Rogers Centre.
- Weaknesses:
- Power Struggles: Toronto ranks 29th in MLB in home runs (9 total).
- Injury Concerns: Max Scherzer, Daulton Varsho, and Alek Manoah are all sidelined.
Matchup Analysis & Prediction
- Atlanta’s Power vs. Toronto’s Contact Hitting: The Braves rely on slugging and home runs, while the Blue Jays focus on consistent contact and getting on base.
- Key Battle: Austin Riley vs. Kevin Gausman—Riley has been dominant, and Toronto will need Gausman to contain him.
- X-Factor: Spencer Schwellenbach—If Schwellenbach continues his stellar form, Atlanta will have the edge.
Atlanta Braves 8.5
Toronto Blue Jays – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 14, 2025
