Blue Jays find semblance of identity in much-needed win over White Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Chicago White Sox 1-0, ending a difficult stretch for the team. Pitcher Shane Bieber delivered a strong performance, helping the team maintain hope in the American League wild-card race.
Why it matters
The win provides a morale boost for the struggling Blue Jays as they attempt to climb back into playoff contention.
TORONTO — It’s still in there for the Toronto Blue Jays .
Games like this, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drives the offence, the starting pitcher puts up zeroes and the bullpen locks it down, have been rare of late. But as Saturday’s 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox showed, that potential still exists.
The question now is how often the 46-52 Blue Jays can find this gear again. Because doing it once is great, but to get out of last place and back into contention, they’ll need sustained stretches of polished performance.
“We all know it's been it's been a rough year for us,” Guerrero Jr. said through interpreter Hector Lebron. “A lot of injuries, a lot of guys are up and down. But like we talk about in the clubhouse, it’s one game at a time. I think we’re going to be fine.”
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