White Sox Look to Complete Home Sweep of Blue Jays

Chicago aims for first home series sweep since 2004 against defending AL champions

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:39pm

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The Chicago White Sox will look to complete a home series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. After back-to-back wins over the defending American League champions, the White Sox are on the verge of their first home series sweep since 2004. Rookie shortstop Tanner Murray will make his MLB debut, replacing the injured Everson Pereira, as the White Sox try to extend their winning streak.

Why it matters

A home series sweep of the Blue Jays would be a significant accomplishment for the White Sox, who have struggled to start the season. It would mark their first home series sweep since 2004 and provide a much-needed boost of momentum as they prepare to host the Baltimore Orioles later this week.

The details

The White Sox will send right-hander Davis Martin to the mound, who has made some adjustments to his pitch arsenal, including a new sinker that he'll use primarily against left-handed hitters. Rookie shortstop Tanner Murray, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays last November, will make his MLB debut, replacing the injured Everson Pereira. The Blue Jays will counter with their formidable lineup, led by slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

  • The White Sox last swept a home series in 2004 against the Kansas City Royals in Ozzie Guillen's managerial debut.
  • The White Sox most recently swept a series in 2018, but that was a two-game set on the road against the Royals.

The players

Tanner Murray

A rookie shortstop making his MLB debut after being acquired by the White Sox from the Tampa Bay Rays last November.

Davis Martin

The White Sox right-hander who will start the game, having made adjustments to his pitch arsenal including a new sinker.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The star slugger for the Toronto Blue Jays, who the White Sox pitchers will have to contend with.

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What they’re saying

“Just when it looked like things were as bad as ever or even worse, the Sox have begun to show some life as they've taken their season back home to Chicago.”

— Malachi Hayes, Author

“Given that the loudest cheer of this past Friday's opener was reserved for the surprise announcement of Ozzie's forthcoming jersey retirement ceremony, this is as fitting of a time as ever to repeat the other part of history from that series.”

— Malachi Hayes, Author

What’s next

If the White Sox complete the sweep, they will host the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game series starting on Friday.

The takeaway

The White Sox have a chance to build momentum and confidence with a home series sweep of the defending AL champion Blue Jays, which would be their first home series sweep since 2004. A strong performance could provide a much-needed boost as they prepare to host the Orioles later this week.