Bo Bichette’s Blast and Berrios’ Brilliance Spark Blue Jays Win Over White Sox
So, let’s talk about what went down at Rogers Centre on Saturday — it was one of those games that made you feel like the Blue Jays are starting to click again. Right off the top, Bo Bichette wasted absolutely no time. First pitch he saw? Gone. A no-doubt solo shot that set the tone early. It was Bichette’s 11th homer of the season, and what’s really wild is he didn’t even hit his first one until May 3. Now he’s leading the team. That swing had confidence written all over it, and from that point forward, the Jays never looked back.
The offense didn’t stop there. The second inning brought some smart, aggressive baserunning from George Springer — a real veteran move. His hustle from first to third pressured the White Sox defense into an error, which opened the door for Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes to both come through with RBI singles. By the time the inning ended, Toronto had already put up three runs, and you could feel the energy shift.
Also Read:- Real Madrid Struggles but Shows Grit Against Pachuca in Club World Cup Clash
- Minjee Lee Surges Ahead at Women’s PGA as Jeeno Thitikul Stumbles in Brutal Conditions
But this wasn’t just about bats — Jose Berrios was lights out. After a rough Friday that forced Toronto to burn through seven relievers in a bullpen day, Berrios came in and gave the team exactly what it needed. He went 7 2/3 innings, gave up just one unearned run, struck out five, and left the mound to a standing ovation from over 41,000 fans. He absolutely earned that moment. His pitch count was at 95, and it was a clinical performance. No drama, just pure control and presence.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a homer in the seventh — a deep one to left — and Schneider wasn’t done either. He capped off the eighth inning with a two-run double, padding the Jays’ lead even more. Honestly, it was one of those games where everything just seemed to fall into place. Yariel Rodriguez and Chad Green wrapped things up with scoreless relief, and that was that — 7-1 win.
Chicago had some fight. Andrew Benintendi did his best to make something happen in the sixth, and Miguel Vargas slid past a tag at the plate for their lone run. But Aaron Civale, despite lasting seven innings, gave up five runs, and the White Sox just couldn’t keep up.
The big takeaway here? The Jays needed a bounce-back after Friday’s rough outing, and they got it. Bichette’s bat is heating up, Berrios stepped up huge, and the lineup continues to show depth and energy. That’s the kind of momentum that can carry into the rest of the series — and with Chris Bassitt taking the mound next, there’s a good shot they can close this one out strong.
Read More:
0 Comments