Game Details
- Time: 10:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM PT
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, SNET, MLB Network
- Weather: Clear skies, 81°F, light breeze
Team Overview
Toronto Blue Jays
- Record: 68–48 (1st in AL East)
- Recent Form: W3, 8–2 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Bo Bichette: .420 AVG, 1.119 OPS, 21 RBI in last 15 games
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .369 AVG, 1.146 OPS, 5 HR in last 15 games
- Davis Schneider: 3-for-7, 2 HR, 4 RBI in last game vs Rockies
- Pitcher: Max Scherzer (2–1, 4.39 ERA, 16 K in last 13 IP)
Toronto is coming off a historic sweep of Colorado, scoring 45 runs on 63 hits over three games. Their offense ranks 5th in MLB in runs scored and 7th in slugging percentage.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Record: 66–49 (1st in NL West)
- Recent Form: L1, 5–5 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani: .283 AVG, 39 HR, 75 RBI, 6-game hit streak
- Freddie Freeman: .390 AVG, 1.017 OPS in last 15 games
- Teoscar Hernández: 4 HR, 11 RBI in last 15 games
- Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw (5–2, 3.29 ERA, 42 K)
The Dodgers lead MLB in runs scored (593), slugging (.441), and OBP (.329). Kershaw is coming off a six-inning shutout vs Tampa Bay and has a 3.29 ERA over 13 starts.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | First meeting |
| 2024 Series | Dodgers won 2–1 |
This is the first of a three-game weekend series between two division leaders.
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | Max Scherzer | 2–1, 4.39 ERA, 16 K in last 2 starts |
| Dodgers | Clayton Kershaw | 5–2, 3.29 ERA, 42 K |
A duel between two future Hall of Famers. Scherzer has looked sharp lately, while Kershaw thrives at home.
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 137
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
