PHILADELPHIA — Vince Velasquez pitched six strong innings, Andrew McCutchen hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-1.
Velasquez allowed a run, two hits and three walks with six strikeouts. Andrew Knapp and Adam Haseley each had two hits and an RBI for Philadelphia.
The Phillies helped their playoff chances once again and will look to sweep the four-game series on Sunday. Philadelphia entered the day in the seventh spot in the National League.
Travis Shaw homered for the Blue Jays, who have lost six straight but still hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the American League.