Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays 5/16/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies conclude a three-game interleague series on the road Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Philadelphia is 21-18 following a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday in the opening game of the series. Rhys Hoskins had a three-run double in the seventh inning when the Phillies scored five runs. Philadelphia is second in the National League East a half-game behind the first-place New York Mets.

Bryce Harper is batting .319 to lead Philadelphia and has team high .449 on-base percentage. First baseman Rhys Hoskins is leading Philadelphia in home runs with eight, RBIs with 23 and hits with 37. Philadelphia has hit 41 home runs in its first 39 games. On Sunday, Philadelphia will send Chase Anderson to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with an ERA of 5.23, 26 Ks and 15 BBs. 

Toronto is 20-17 following its loss to the Phillies in the opening game of the series on Friday. The Blue Jays are third in the American League East 2 ½ games behind the first-place Boston Red Sox. Prior to the loss to Philadelphia, the Blue Jays had swept the Atlanta Braves in a three-game interleague series in Atlanta. Overall, Toronto has won four of its last six.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr is batting .310 to lead a Toronto and the designated hitter has team highs in home runs with nine and on-base percentage at .440. Center fielder Randal Grichuk is the leader in RBIs with 28 and shortstop Bo Bichette is the leader in hits with 41. On Sunday, Toronto will send Robbie Ray to the mound. The lefthander is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.38, 39 Ks and 15 BBs.