Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies 9/20/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/19/2022 at 10:56 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies 9/20/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays open a two-game interleague series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Toronto is 83-64 following its 5-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Despite the loss, Toronto has won four of the last six. Toronto is second in the American League East, 5 ½ games behind first place and leads the AL wildcard race. Put all of the odds in your favor with the free MLB picks.

Catcher Alejandro Kirk is batting .295 to lead Toronto and has a team high .379 on-base percentage. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr is the leader in home runs with 29, while shortstop Bo Bichette is the leader in RBIs with 89 and hits with 168. On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays will send Ross Stripling to the mound. The right-hander is 8-4 with a 2.94 ERA, 102 Ks and 20 BBs.

Philadelphia dropped to 80-66 following its 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Philadelphia was swept in its three-game series with Atlanta and the Phillies have lost four straight. Philadelphia is third in the National League East, 12 games behind first-place and the Phillies currently hold the third and final NL wildcard spot, two games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Third baseman Alec Bohm is batting .289 to lead Philadelphia and has a team-high 151 hits. Left fielder Kyle Schwarber is the leader in home runs with 39 and RBIs with 81, while catcher JT Realmuto is the leader in on-base percentage of .342. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound. The right-hander is 10-6 with a 4.45 ERA, 125 Ks and 43 BBs.

Toronto has won 13 of the last 18 overall, while Philadelphia has lost four straight. Toronto starting pitcher Ross Stripling has had two consecutive strong outings allowing three runs on six hits across 12 ⅓ innings resulting in a pair of victories for the Blue Jays. Philadelphia starter Kyle Gibson has been hit hard in two of the last three outings allowing 12 runs on 20 hits across 12 ⅔ innings with Philadelphia losing two of the three. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 5-3.

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