Game Details
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Sportsnet, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+
Team Form & Storylines
Toronto Blue Jays
- Record: 73–53 (1st in AL East)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L1
- Recent Highlight: Fell to Paul Skenes and the Pirates in Monday’s opener
Toronto leads the AL East but can’t afford to drop another game to a struggling Pirates squad. Their offense has been red-hot since the All-Star break, leading MLB in batting average (.268), OPS, and wRC+. Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continue to anchor the lineup, while Max Scherzer takes the mound tonight looking to bounce back from a tough loss.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Record: 53–73 (5th in NL Central)
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Streak: W1
- Recent Highlight: Shut down Toronto 5–2 behind Paul Skenes’ dominant outing
The Pirates are playing spoiler and did just that Monday night. Despite a tough season, they’ve shown flashes behind Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Mitch Keller gets the start tonight, but he’s struggled recently with a 7.54 ERA over his last five outings.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | Max Scherzer | 3–2, 3.83 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 52 K |
| Pirates | Mitch Keller | 5–11, 4.13 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 112 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays | .298 AVG, 21 HR, 69 RBI |
| Bo Bichette | Blue Jays | 82 RBI, .316 last 5 games |
| Bryan Reynolds | Pirates | 13 HR, 61 RBI |
| Andrew McCutchen | Pirates | .239 AVG, 11 HR |
Game Odds
Toronto Blue Jays – 150
Pittsburgh Pirates 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
