In the first of a two-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays (35-30) and the Philadelphia Phillies (29-34) at the Rogers Centre, R.A. Dickey (4-6, 4.15 ERA) and Jerad Eickhoff (3-8, 3.68 ERA) take the mound. The game starts at 7:07 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 13 and will air on CSPh and RSN.
In his last start, Dickey pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out one and walking one in a 7-2 victory over the Tigers. Michael Saunders (.311, 32 Rs, 11 HRs, 23 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run. The Phillies were also victorious the last time Eickhoff pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out eight and walking two in a 3-2 victory over the Cubs. Maikel Franco (.252, 19 Rs, 11 HRs, 33 RBIs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
Philadelphia has won 42% (11-15) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Toronto has won 46% (12-14) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Phillies managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Blue Jays who are heading in with a 10-8 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Phillies are 6-27. The Blue Jays have a 6-21 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 26th in home runs, Philadelphia has hit 55 this season. Toronto ranks fifth with 85 home runs.
Ranking 27th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 147 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five at fourth with 239.
When the Blue Jays hit at least one home run, they are 30-16. When the Phillies hit at least one homer, they have a 23-17 record.
