White Sox vs Blue Jays predictions
The Chicago White Sox are looking to make some noise as they hit the Rogers Centre for game three of this tied series, but it’s no secret their lineup has had its share of struggles this season. Still, there are a few bright spots to keep an eye on. Miguel Vargas has been carrying the load with a .239 batting average and should snag at least a hit tonight, possibly driving in a run if the lineup around him gets rolling. Luis Robert Jr. brings some pop and could grab an extra-base hit if he squares up on one of Chris Bassitt’s offerings. Meanwhile, Andrew Benintendi’s likely to put the ball in play and cause trouble on the basepaths, even if big innings are tough to come by for this White Sox squad. On the mound, Adrian Houser is set for a gritty five-inning start, and while he might allow a couple runs, his ability to keep damage limited could keep Chicago in striking distance for the first half.
Flipping over to the home team, the Toronto Blue Jays have established themselves as a force at the Rogers Centre, where their 25-15 home record tells the story. Look for Alejandro Kirk to stay locked in at the plate—he’s sporting a sizzling .311 average and should pick up another multi-hit night. Bo Bichette is always a threat, both for power and run production; you can count on him driving in at least one run and possibly finding the gap for a double. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is another name to circle, as his approach at the dish gives Toronto a real shot in clutch moments—don’t be surprised if he powers up for an extra-base hit and brings home a couple of runs. Chris Bassitt should give the Jays a steady outing of around five innings, mixing in strikeouts and keeping Chicago’s bats at bay.
All things considered, this series has featured its share of twists but the edge looks to sit squarely with the Blue Jays tonight. With their consistency on both sides of the ball and a lineup stacked with hitters finding their groove, Toronto feels poised to keep that home-field magic alive. While the White Sox have a few hot bats and the possibility of a breakout performance, it’s hard to look past the way the Blue Jays keep stringing together hits and putting up runs. Expect Toronto to pull ahead late and wrap up this series with a statement win.
