On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays will finish their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Blue Jays have won each of the first two games, so they are looking to go for the sweep on Sunday.
They are coming off a 7-5 win on Saturday.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (who batted 3rd) finished with two hits (including one home run).
Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For Sunday’s game, the Blue Jays have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Blue Jays 8/9 B. Bateman CF V. Guerrero Jr. DH A. Kirk C K. Okamoto 1B E. Clement 2B A. Giménez SS M. Straw RF J. Smith 3B D. Schneider LF S. Bieber SP”
Guerrero Jr. (who is the DH) has been moved up to the second spot in the order on Sunday.
The six-time MLB All-Star is currently batting .262 with 106 hits, seven home runs, 46 RBIs, 58 runs and seven stolen bases in 109 games this season.
He is in the middle of his 8th season at the MLB level (all with the Blue Jays).
Looking At The Blue Jays
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Despite a very talented roster, the Blue Jays have had a very tough season.
They are at the bottom of the American League East with a 56-62 record in 118 games.
Over their last ten games, the Blue Jays have gone 7-3 (and they are 28-31 in 59 games on the road).
Following the Phillies, they will return home to host Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in Canada.
Looking At The Phillies Right Now
GettyManager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a rain delay in third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 2, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Phillies are currently the second-place team in the National League East with a 62-56 record in 118 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 31-30 in 61 games at home).
On Monday night, the Phillies will head on the road to visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
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