The Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays face off in the final game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays are looking to secure the series win, while the Rays aim to bounce back after a 3-1 loss in the previous matchup.
Game Details
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Sportsnet
Team Overview
Toronto Blue Jays (21-21, 12-9 Home Record)
- Recent Form: Win-Loss-Win-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- George Springer (.289 AVG, 9 doubles, 5 HR)
- Alejandro Kirk (15-for-40, 1 HR, 5 RBI in last 10 games)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (consistent offensive presence)
- Strengths:
- Strong home record (12-9)
- Power-hitting lineup capable of multiple home runs per game
- Solid pitching rotation
Tampa Bay Rays (19-23, 8-6 Road Record)
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Loss-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- Jonathan Aranda (9 doubles, 6 HR)
- Taylor Walls (9-for-33, 2 doubles in last 10 games)
- Kameron Misner (speed and defensive ability)
- Challenges:
- Struggled offensively in the last game, scoring just one run
- Pitching inconsistencies leading to high opponent scoring
- Must improve defensive efficiency
Starting Pitchers
- Toronto:Kevin Gausman (3-3, 3.97 ERA)
- Logged 5.1 innings, 3 runs, 7 hits in last start vs. Mariners
- Looking to build on a three-game streak of pitching five or more innings
- Tampa Bay: Zack Littell (2-5, 4.02 ERA)
- Allowed 2 runs, 5 hits in last start vs. Yankees
- Has thrown four quality starts in his last five outings
Matchup Breakdown
- Blue Jays’ Edge: Toronto boasts momentum and home-field advantage, with a lineup capable of explosive offensive performances.
- Rays’ Hope: Tampa Bay must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and tighten up pitching to stay competitive.
- X-Factor: Alejandro Kirk vs. Jonathan Aranda – Kirk’s recent offensive surge against Aranda’s power-hitting could be a key battle.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays 8
Toronto Blue Jays – 166
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025
