Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/14/25, 12:27 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 2/11/26 at 8:29 AM in MLB Picks

The Phillies took the first game of the series in Philadelphia against the Blue Jays, ending their momentum. The Phillies-Blue Jays matchup was a game between two teams of high-strikeout pitchers, and that was evident in Game 1, as there were 17 strikeouts in total.

The Phillies won 8-0, again without Harper in the lineup, but with Schwarber hitting his 22nd home run of the season in the second inning, driving in Turner and Marsh. Realmuto also had a strong offensive day, going 2-for-3, and Otto Kemp, who is replacing Harper at first base and batting last in the order, went 2-for-4.

For the Blue Jays, Kirk again contributed to Toronto's offense, going 2-for-4, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bichette, batting first and second, went 0-for-7 combined.

The Phillies had also won the first game of the series weeks ago against the Blue Jays when they met in Toronto but ended up losing the series.