The Chicago White Sox ended the Toronto Blue Jays’ impressive 10-game winning streak with a hard-fought 2-1 victory on July 9, 2025, at Guaranteed Rate Field. Behind a stellar pitching performance from Adrian Houser and timely hitting from Edgar Quero, the White Sox halted the Blue Jays just one win shy of tying their franchise record for consecutive victories.
Houser was the star on the mound, delivering seven solid innings while allowing only one run on seven hits. He struck out multiple batters and kept Toronto’s potent offense off balance throughout the game. With this win, Houser improved to 5-2 on the season and extended his remarkable run, boasting a 1.56 ERA through nine starts. “Adrian was outstanding today,” said White Sox manager. “He gave us exactly what we needed length, control, and the ability to keep them off balance.”
The game’s only offensive highlight for Chicago came in the fourth inning, when Edgar Quero stepped up with a clutch two-out RBI double off Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer. Quero’s hit drove in Austin Slater, who had singled to lead off the inning, giving the White Sox a 2-1 lead. Quero later scored on a single by Lenyn Sosa, cementing the two-run advantage. “Edgar’s at-bat was huge,” the manager added. “That double sparked the inning and set the tone for the rest of the game.”
Toronto’s Eric Lauer pitched four innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out seven, but was unable to hold the White Sox at bay. The Blue Jays’ offense managed nine hits in total but struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 1-for-9. Despite their offensive struggles, the Blue Jays kept the game close, with Bo Bichette delivering a two-out double in the eighth inning. However, White Sox reliever Grant Taylor escaped further damage by inducing a groundout from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
In the ninth inning, Jordan Leasure came on to close and struck out the first two batters before allowing a single to Alejandro Kirk. Leasure then retired Myles Straw on a fly ball to center field to secure his second save in five opportunities. The victory was especially sweet for Chicago, who had lost nine straight games at home against Toronto prior to this matchup.
The Blue Jays, who had been on a tear with their 10-game winning streak, were denied the chance to tie their franchise record of 11 consecutive wins, a mark they have reached five times, most recently in August 2015. Toronto manager acknowledged the disappointment but praised the White Sox’s pitching and timely hitting. “They played a great game tonight. Houser was tough, and they made the most of their opportunities.”
Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will turn to three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to lead their rotation as they open a series against the Athletics. Meanwhile, the White Sox prepare to start a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, with right-hander Jonathan Cannon set to take the mound.
In summary, the White Sox’s 2-1 win over the Blue Jays was a classic pitchers’ duel decided by clutch hitting and strong bullpen work. Adrian Houser’s dominant outing and Edgar Quero’s timely double were the keys to snapping Toronto’s hot streak, providing a morale-boosting victory for Chicago as they continue their season.
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