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Best Picks for Athletics vs. Blue Jays

by
Tony Reyes
May 29, 2025

What: MLB Regular Season Game
When: May 29, 2025
Who: Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Time: 4:07 p.m. PST
Where: Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON)

The Athletics (23-33) will open a 4-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (27-28) on Thursday at Rogers Centre, with the first pitch at 4:07 p.m. PST.

This matchup marks their first meeting of the season, following a 3-3 tie last year. The Athletics lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, marking their 13th loss in 14 games.

Meanwhile, the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 2-0, showcasing solid pitching with just three runs allowed over the series, but finished their six-game road trip with a 2-4 record.

On the mound, LHP Jacob Lopez (0-2, 2.57 ERA) faces RHP Jose Berrios (1-2, 4.22 ERA). Lopez is making his third start and had a strong last outing despite a loss.

Berrios, despite having just one decision in his last seven games, boasts a solid career record against the Athletics, going 3-0 in his last five starts against them.

The Blue Jays have performed better recently, winning four of their last five at home and six of their last 10 meetings against the Athletics, with several victories by two or more runs.

With their current form and Berrios’ strength against the Athletics, Toronto looks primed for a win on Thursday. Take the Blue Jays to cover the run line against the Athletics.