Marcus Stroman (5-2, 4.94 ERA) and Zach Eflin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) start in the second of a two-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays (35-31) and the Philadelphia Phillies (30-34) at the Rogers Centre. The Phillies won the last game 7-0, and Philadelphia leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 12:37 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and can be seen on CSPh and RSN.
Stroman pitched 5.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out two and walking one in a 6-5 defeat to the Orioles. Michael Saunders (.311, 32 Rs, 11 HRs, 23 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. This is the first time Eflin will take the hill this season. Odubel Herrera (.314, 35 Rs, 6 HRs, 22 RBIs, 8 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Phillies, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
When they lead after seven innings, both Toronto and Philadelphia have a 12-15 record.
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 10-9 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 26-7. The Phillies have a 19-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th in runs, Philadelphia has earned 209 this season. Toronto ranks 13th with 285 runs.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.655). Toronto ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .737.
The Phillies are 10-28 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Blue Jays are 20-21 when they allow at least one homer.
