Game Details
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (42–36) vs. Cleveland Guardians (39–38)
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: Sportsnet (Canada), Bally Sports Great Lakes (Cleveland), MLB.TV
Game Context & Series Recap
The Blue Jays took Game 1 of the series with a 10–6 win, powered by a George Springer grand slam and a 14-hit offensive outburst. The Guardians responded with a tighter Game 2, setting up a pivotal Game 3 to decide the season series, which is currently tied 2–2.
Toronto is looking to gain ground in the AL East, while Cleveland is battling to stay above .500 and in the AL Central race.
Probable Pitchers
Toronto Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (0–1, 6.00 ERA)
- Making his second start of the season after returning from a thumb injury
- Allowed 2 solo HRs in 3 innings in his 2025 debut vs. Baltimore
- Veteran right-hander with 3 Cy Young Awards and 3,400+ career strikeouts
Cleveland Guardians: Gavin Williams (5–3, 3.58 ERA)
- 1.99 ERA in June with 22 strikeouts in 22.2 IP
- Coming off 6 shutout innings vs. San Francisco
- Strong fastball/slider combo and improving command
Players to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
- Bo Bichette: .312 AVG, 11 HR, 48 RBI – hitting .409 over last 5 games
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .279 AVG, 10 HR, 45 BB – 4 doubles in last 10 games
- George Springer: 10 HR, 15 doubles – hit grand slam in Game 1 of series
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .323 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI – 5-game hitting streak
- Steven Kwan: .307 AVG, 17 doubles – elite contact hitter and leadoff spark
- Kyle Manzardo: 11 HR, 5 doubles in last 10 games – emerging power threat
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Blue Jays | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 42–36 | 39–38 |
| Road/Home Record | 17–20 (road) | 19–16 (home) |
| Team ERA | 4.76 (last 10) | 4.01 (last 10) |
| Batting Average (L10) | .257 | .202 |
| Last 10 Games | 4–6 | 4–6 |
Toronto is 18–8 when not allowing a home run. Cleveland is 26–13 when recording 8+ hits in a game.
Scherzer’s rust and Cleveland’s home-field advantage give the Guardians a slight edge. Expect a close game with both bullpens playing a key role. The over 8 runs is a strong play given recent scoring trends.
How to Watch Blue Jays vs Guardians – June 25, 2025
- TV Channels: Sportsnet (Canada), Bally Sports Great Lakes (Cleveland)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: SN590 (Toronto), WTAM 1100 (Cleveland)
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays 8
Cleveland Guardians – 123
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
