The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays conclude their three-game series at Rogers Centre on Sunday, June 23 at 1:37 PM ET, with the Blue Jays looking to secure the series win and the White Sox aiming to salvage a tough road trip. Toronto dominated Game 2 with a 7–1 victory, powered by home runs from Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while Chicago’s offense was limited to just two hits.
Matchup: Chicago White Sox (24–53) vs Toronto Blue Jays (41–35)
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- First Pitch: 1:37 PM ET
- Broadcast: Sportsnet, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.tv
- Weather: Dome (indoor)
Projected Starting Pitchers
Blue Jays – Chris Bassitt (RHP)
- 2025 Stats: 7–3, 3.75 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 83 K in 86.1 IP
- Recent Form: 5 straight starts of 5+ innings; 3 ER or fewer in 4 of last 5
- Scouting Report: Veteran righty with a deep arsenal—sinker, cutter, and curve keep hitters off balance. Opponents batting .266 against him.
White Sox – Adrian Houser (RHP)
- 2025 Stats: 2–2, 2.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 22 K in 29.1 IP
- Last Start: 5 IP, 3 ER vs Texas
- Scouting Report: Ground-ball specialist with a heavy sinker. Has 4 quality starts in 5 outings this season.
Players to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
- Bo Bichette: Batting .278 with 11 HR and 46 RBI; homered in Game 2 and is hitting .409 over his last 5 games.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .281 AVG, 10 HR, 43 RBI; launched a solo shot Saturday and continues to anchor the lineup.
- Alejandro Kirk: Leads the team with a .311 average and has homered twice in his last 5 games.
Chicago White Sox
- Miguel Vargas: Team leader with 10 HR and 32 RBI; slashing .239/.318/.428.
- Andrew Benintendi: .250 AVG with 8 HR and 29 RBI; homered in Game 1 of the series.
- Luis Robert Jr.: 7 HR, 30 RBI; struggling with a .188 average but remains a power threat.
Tactical Breakdown
- Blue Jays’ Edge: Toronto ranks 4th in MLB in batting average (.256) and 8th in OBP (.324). Their offense is clicking, and Bassitt’s consistency gives them a strong foundation.
- White Sox’s Challenge: Chicago ranks 29th in runs scored and 28th in slugging. Without Adley Rutschman and with a depleted bullpen, they’ll need a near-perfect outing from Houser.
- Key Matchup: Bichette vs Houser – Bichette’s hot bat vs Houser’s ground-ball approach could dictate early momentum.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Toronto Blue Jays – 220
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
