The Toronto Blue Jays secured their ninth consecutive victory on Monday night, defeating the Chicago White Sox with a score of 8-4. Joey Loperfido was a key contributor, hitting a home run and driving in three runs.
Additional offensive power came from Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes, who also hit home runs. The Blue Jays, leading the AL East, have shown strong performance, improving their record to 27-10 in their last 37 games. Bo Bichette contributed with two hits, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., an All-Star slugger, drew three walks.
The Blue Jays' current record of 53-38 matches the franchise record for the most wins achieved before the All-Star break. This winning streak is the longest for the team since an 11-game run in August 2015.
On the mound, José Berríos delivered a solid performance, pitching six innings and allowing only one run. This was a strong comeback for Berríos after a previous outing against the New York Yankees. His career record against Chicago improved to 16-6 with a 2.96 ERA in 27 starts.
The White Sox, currently in last place, saw Mike Tauchman have a productive game with three hits and two RBIs. Colson Montgomery, a promising prospect, made his home debut but went 0 for 3 with a walk.
The Blue Jays built an 8-1 lead, highlighted by a five-run sixth inning. Addison Barger hit a two-run homer, and Joey Loperfido added a two-run single. Sean Burke, the White Sox pitcher, was charged with six runs and six hits in just over five innings.
5 Comments
Coccinella
So they set a record for wins before the All-Star break? What matters is how they perform in the playoffs.
Leonardo
Another victory? Great, but let’s not forget how inconsistent the pitching has been in previous games.
Donatello
Seeing young players like Barger and Loperfido step up is such a positive sign for the future!
Raphael
The Blue Jays are making baseball fun again! Can't get enough of this!
Michelangelo
Joey Loperfido is really proving himself! Can’t wait to see what else he does this season!