Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies Starting Lineup — Friday, Aug 7, 2026
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Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies (2026-08-07). José Soriano vs Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park.
Starters — Soriano brings a 3.29 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 123 IP, with 9.29 K/9, 4.17 BB/9, and 0.88 HR/9. His last three starts: 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 3 BB; 7.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB; 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 0 K, 2 BB. The strikeout and walk profile can create volatility, but the low home-run rate has helped stabilize his run prevention. His listed trend is down. Wheeler has been sharper overall with a 2.49 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 105 IP, plus 10.8 K/9, 1.97 BB/9, and 1.11 HR/9. His last three starts: 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 0 BB; 3.0 IP, 5 ER, 6 K, 1 BB; 7.0 IP, 2 ER, 9 K, 0 BB. The elite WHIP and command stand out most, and his listed trend is up.
Teams — Toronto enters with a .678 OPS, 451 runs scored, a .241 team batting average, and a pitching staff carrying a 4.04 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP. The Blue Jays are 6-4 over their last 10, and their offensive profile looks more contact-based than power-driven from this snapshot. Philadelphia has a .709 OPS, 512 runs scored, and a .239 team batting average, while its staff owns a 4.19 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. The Phillies are 5-5 in their last 10. Philadelphia has the stronger run production and OPS edge, while the team pitching comparison is fairly close despite Toronto holding a slightly better ERA.