Blue Jays look to end 3-game skid against White Sox

Toronto and Chicago open a 3-game series on Sunday afternoon

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Toronto Blue Jays (4-4) will try to snap a 3-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago White Sox (3-5) in the first game of a 3-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday. Toronto will send Eric Lauer (1-0, 3.38 ERA) to the mound, while Chicago will counter with Davis Martin (1-0, 5.40 ERA).

Why it matters

The Blue Jays are looking to get back on track after dropping their last 3 games, while the White Sox are hoping to build on their 3-5 start to the season. This early-season matchup between two AL playoff contenders could provide an early indication of how the season might unfold for both clubs.

The details

The Blue Jays are coming off a 94-68 season in 2025, while the White Sox struggled to a 60-102 record. Toronto averaged 9.0 hits per game and hit 191 home runs last year, while Chicago slugged just .373 as a team. Both teams have dealt with early-season injuries, with the Blue Jays placing several key players on the IL, including Alejandro Kirk, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios.

  • The 3-game series begins on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 2:10 p.m. EDT.

The players

Eric Lauer

The Blue Jays' starting pitcher, who is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA so far this season.

Davis Martin

The White Sox's starting pitcher, who is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA to start the year.

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What’s next

The series will continue on Monday and Tuesday, with the Blue Jays looking to gain ground in the AL East standings and the White Sox hoping to climb back to .500 on the young season.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two teams with playoff aspirations could set the tone for the rest of the year. The Blue Jays will need to get their offense going again to end their 3-game skid, while the White Sox will look to build on their 3-5 start and prove they can compete in the AL Central.