- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: July 3, 2025
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Time: 4:07 p.m. PST
- Where: Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON)
The New York Yankees (48-38) will face the Toronto Blue Jays (48-38) in the final game of their 4-game series on Thursday, with the first pitch at 4:07 p.m. PST at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Blue Jays lead the season series 4-2.
The Yankees have lost the first three games of this series (5-4, 12-5, 11-9) and recently battled back from a 7-run deficit Wednesday, only to fall short with a late 2-run allowance.
Giancarlo Stanton hit his first homer of the season, and Aaron Judge added his 31st. The Yankees have lost 4 of their last 5.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have won four straight and scored over five runs in seven of their last ten games.
Addison Barger hit his 10th homer and drove in 4 runs Wednesday, while Davis Schneider hit two homers, bringing his total to 3. The Jays are now tied with the Yankees atop the AL East with a 20-10 record.
Pitching Matchup
Clarke Schmidt (4-4, 3.09 ERA) is geared up for his 14th start of the season, showcasing a solid 1.06 WHIP along with averages of 3.3 walks and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings over 75 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last outing, he suffered a loss after allowing four earned runs on four hits, with two walks and seven strikeouts in 6 innings during a 7-0 home defeat to the A’s.
Historically, he has struggled against Toronto, with a 0-2 record, a 3.15 ERA, and a 1.20 WHIP in four career starts, and 19 strikeouts in 20 innings.
Meanwhile, Chris Bassitt (7-4, 4.29 ERA) is making his 18th start, maintaining a 1.36 WHIP with averages of 2.4 walks and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings over 94 1/3 innings this season.
His most recent game was also challenging; he lasted just two innings, giving up eight earned runs (9 total) on eight hits, four walks, and three strikeouts in a 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
However, Bassitt has been effective against the Yankees recently, boasting a 3-1 record, a 1.38 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts in his last five starts, covering 32 2/3 innings.
Schmidt had a rough outing in his last start but managed to string together three consecutive starts without giving up a run prior to that.
He has favorable stats against the Jays, including a performance this year where he allowed just one earned run on one hit over five innings, recording six strikeouts.
Take the Yankees to avoid being swept by the Blue Jays today.
Best Bet: Yankees Money Line at -130 odds
July Record: 3-2-1 +1.15 units
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