Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Predictions for Friday, September 19, 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Kansas City Royals on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET on Apple TV+. The Blue Jays are first in the American League East, while the Royals sit fourth in the AL Central. Toronto dropped its last game 2-1 to Tampa Bay, but won three of the previous four. Kansas City comes off a 7-5 win over Seattle after losing two straight. Kansas City is on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention. Score big with our free MLB picks.
Toronto Blue Jays Preview
Toronto is pushing to win the AL East with an 89-63 record. The lineup has been steady all season, led by Bo Bichette’s .311 batting average and George Springer’s 29 home runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to be a key run producer with 81 RBI. The Blue Jays have hit .269 as a team and rank among the best in the AL in runs scored.
Max Scherzer starts on the mound for Toronto. The veteran right-hander is 5-3 with a 4.31 ERA in 79.1 innings. His strikeout ability remains strong with 75 punchouts, but control has been an issue with 22 walks and 16 home runs allowed. The bullpen has been solid, posting a 4.12 ERA as a group.
Kansas City Royals Preview
The Royals are 76-76 and trying to close the season above .500. They are led by Vinnie Pasquantino, who has 30 homers and 104 RBI, and Bobby Witt Jr., who is hitting .293 with 22 long balls and 36 steals. Kansas City is batting .245 as a team and has used timely hitting rather than power.
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Ryan Bergert gets the ball for Kansas City on Friday. The right-hander is 2-2 with a 3.66 ERA across 76.1 innings. Bergert has shown promise with 73 strikeouts, but his walks (35) have raised his pitch counts as well as put runners on base, which could hurt against a strong Toronto lineup. The Royals’ staff has been effective overall with a 3.79 ERA, keeping them competitive in low-scoring games.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
Toronto’s offense has more power and should test Bergert early, while Scherzer’s experience gives the Blue Jays a small advantage. The Royals can keep it close with Witt and Pasquantino in the middle of the order, but Toronto’s lineup is more balanced, and the Blue Jays’ bullpen has been reliable in the late innings. Final Score Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays, Blue Jays win 6-4.
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