The Toronto Blue Jays will look to complete the sweep on Sunday at Rogers Centre against the reeling Chicago White Sox, riding a wave of midseason momentum that has them firmly in the mix for an American League playoff berth with a 41–35 record and growing confidence at home. Set to start for Toronto is right-hander Adrian Houser, who holds a 3.60 ERA over limited action this season and offers the Blue Jays a dependable presence capable of throwing quality innings by keeping the ball on the ground and avoiding the kind of damage that can turn games against overmatched opponents like the White Sox. Toronto’s pitching staff has performed admirably over the past month, with the bullpen in particular stepping up behind arms like Chad Green and Yariel Rodriguez, who have repeatedly delivered clean innings in high-leverage spots to secure narrow leads and help Toronto go 5–5 ATS over its last ten contests. Offensively, the Blue Jays continue to find success through a mix of power and situational hitting, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leading the way with his consistent presence at the plate, Bo Bichette heating up with an impressive June surge, and strong contributions from Davis Schneider, George Springer, and Nathan Lukes helping the team stay balanced from top to bottom. Schneider and Lukes have each delivered multi-hit games in recent outings, giving the Blue Jays an added layer of depth that has made opposing pitchers pay even when they manage to work around Guerrero or Bichette.

Toronto’s success also stems from its discipline at the plate, often working deep into counts and drawing walks, which has translated into pressure on opposing bullpens and fatigue for starters who don’t bring pinpoint command—something the White Sox have struggled with all season. Defensively, Toronto is a step above average, executing consistently behind their staff and rarely allowing unearned opportunities to spiral into big innings, an important factor when playing in tight games where a single defensive lapse can turn the tide. The Blue Jays have played particularly well when laying heavy chalk, boasting a 17–12 ATS record when favored by –219 or more, and they have shown a reliable ability to take care of business against inferior teams, covering the run line in many of those contests. With the total set at nine runs and both teams trending toward the under, there’s reason to believe this could be another game controlled by pitching and timely hitting, particularly with Houser facing a lineup that has lacked consistency, power, and plate discipline all season long. If Toronto sticks to its recent formula—effective starting pitching, bullpen efficiency, and enough offense strung together through contact, walks, and the occasional big hit—they should be in excellent position to win again and cover. A 5–3 or 6–4 scoreline seems realistic given their current form, and unless Houser struggles or the offense goes cold, this is another opportunity for Toronto to capitalize and close out the weekend series on a high note with a sweep in front of the home crowd.