The Chicago White Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2, with Miguel Vargas providing pivotal offense by hitting a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning. This victory marked the White Sox's first series win since early June and ended a difficult stretch where they had lost nine of their last ten games. Despite Bo Bichette's earlier RBI single giving Toronto a 2-1 lead, the Blue Jays' bullpen faltered, especially closer Jeff Hoffman, who faced challenges during a crucial eighth inning. Adrian Houser pitched effectively for Chicago, and rookie Grant Taylor secured his first career save.
Hoffman came on in the eighth with two outs and runners at first and second. After walking Chase Meidroth to load the bases, Hoffman fumbled Andrew Benintendi's slow roller, allowing the tying run to score. Vargas followed with his two-run hit.
Chicago had lost nine of 10 coming into Sunday's game. The White Sox snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Friday.
With temperatures in Toronto hovering around 90 degrees and high humidity making it feel even warmer, the retractable roof at Rogers Centre was kept closed Sunday.
The White Sox won their second road series of the season. They took two of three at Cincinnati from May 13-15.
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