First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 PM ET, with live coverage on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, NBC Sports Chicago, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the White Sox taking the opener 7–1 to snap an eight-game losing streak. Toronto, previously on a 12–2 run, has now dropped five of its last seven games and looks to bounce back behind veteran right-hander José Berríos. The White Sox will counter with newly acquired Aaron Civale, making his second start since joining the South Side.
Chicago White Sox: Civale Seeks Redemption
Record: 24–52 (5th in AL Central)
Last Game: 7–1 win vs Blue Jays
Probable Starter: Aaron Civale (1–3, 4.67 ERA)
Strengths:
- Early Offense: Scored all 7 runs in the first three innings on Friday
- New Arms: Wikelman Gonzalez and Jacob Palisch called up to bolster the bullpen
- Power Potential: Luis Robert Jr. hit a two-run homer in Friday’s win
Concerns:
- Road Woes: 8–31 away from home
- Injury List: Includes Davis Martin, Cam Booser, and Martín Pérez among others
Key Players:
- Luis Robert Jr.: 6 HRs, 8 doubles, 26 walks
- Andrew Benintendi: .246 AVG, 7 HRs, 3 XBH in last 10 games
- Chase Meidroth: .274 AVG, 5 doubles, 2 HRs
Toronto Blue Jays: Berríos Looks to Stabilize Rotation
Record: 40–35 (3rd in AL East)
Last Game: 1–7 loss vs White Sox
Probable Starter: José Berríos (2–3, 3.81 ERA)
Strengths:
- Home Field Edge: 24–15 at Rogers Centre
- Lineup Depth: 5th in MLB in hits, 3rd in OPS over the last month
- Berríos vs White Sox: 14–6, 3.16 ERA in 25 career starts
Concerns:
- Bullpen Usage: Used 7 pitchers in Friday’s loss
- Injuries: Daulton Varsho, Yimi García, and Max Scherzer remain sidelined
Key Players:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .286 AVG, 9 HRs, 43 walks
- Bo Bichette: .278 AVG, 10 HRs, 45 RBIs
- Ernie Clement: 17-for-43 (.395) over last 10 games
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | White Sox | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .221 (29th in MLB) | .274 (8th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.69 (28th) | 5.93 (26th) over last 10 games |
| Home Runs | 78 (T-12th) | 84 (T-10th) |
| Last 10 Games | 2–8 | 5–5 |
| Season Series | White Sox lead 1–0 | — |
- White Sox are 17–10 when out-hitting opponents
- Blue Jays are 10–5 in Berríos’ last 15 home starts
- Under 8.5 total runs has hit in 4 of last 6 White Sox games
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 8.5
Toronto Blue Jays – 200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
