Phillies Alumni Weekend Features Series Against Blue Jays

Phillies Alumni Weekend is taking place at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies will host the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series. The Phillies aim to build on their recent successes as they honor their past.

The Blue Jays, currently struggling in the AL East with a record of 54-62, recently traded away key players Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho. Despite their challenges, ace Dylan Cease has had a standout season, although he will not pitch in this series. New acquisition José Soriano is set to make his debut for Toronto on Friday.

The Phillies, with a record of 62-54, are in a strong position for a Wild Card spot, having recently won back-to-back series against the Orioles and Nationals. The series will feature night games on Friday and Saturday, concluding with a day game on Sunday. Chase Utley will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame before Friday's game, which will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia.