Blue Jays Run Winning Streak to Nine by Beating White Sox By Field
The Toronto Blue Jays continued their blistering midseason surge Tuesday night, defeating the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Rogers Centre and extending their winning streak to nine games. The victory solidified Toronto’s hold on a wild card spot as they inch closer to the top of the AL East standings.
Once again, it was a combination of timely hitting and solid pitching that delivered the win. Starter Alek Manoah went six strong innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out seven. The bullpen held strong, with Yimi García and Chad Green bridging the gap to closer Jordan Romano, who notched his 23rd save of the season.
Offensively, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the charge with a towering two-run homer in the fifth inning, breaking a 2-2 tie and igniting the home crowd. Bo Bichette added three hits, and rookie Addison Barger chipped in with an RBI double in the seventh to add insurance.
“This team is finding its rhythm,” said manager John Schneider. “Guys are playing for each other, picking each other up, and the energy in the clubhouse is infectious right now.”
The White Sox, who have now dropped five of their last six, struggled to generate offense outside of a two-run single by Eloy Jiménez. Chicago’s pitching faltered late, allowing key hits in back-to-back innings that let the game slip away.
The Blue Jays will look to make it ten in a row tomorrow night as José Berríos takes the mound for Game 2 of the series. With the postseason race heating up, Toronto’s momentum couldn’t be building at a better time.
“This streak is special,” Guerrero said postgame. “But we’re just getting started.”