Five-Run Sixth Dooms White Sox in Series Opener

But that would be the last bit of fun for a while.

Burke Burns Out in Sixth

Burke breezed through the first three innings, allowing only two walks. But the wheels started to rattle in the fourth when Guerrero Jr. walked, stole second (no, seriously), and scored on a Bo Bichette's single.

Toronto went back-to-back in the fifth with solo shots from Joey Loperfido and Nathan Lukes. Burke returned for the sixth but didn't record an out. Bichette doubled, Addison Barger blasted a two-run shot, and after a single by Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Eisert came in to mop up.

Spoiler: There was no mopping.

Myles Straw walked. Ernie Clement singled. And then Loperfido knocked in two with another single. Lukes added another run on a sacrifice bunt, blowing the game open at 8–1.

Late Runs, But Too Late

The White Sox did add a couple of window-dressing runs in the bottom half of the seventh. Mike Tauchman singled with two outs to score a pair and make it 8–3. Lenyn Sosa added another RBI single in the eighth.

Final score: 8–4. Final vibe: evaporated.

News and Notes

• The club expects Luis Robert Jr. to return in the next few days, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. 

• Davis Martin will make two rehab starts this week for Triple-A Charlotte before returning from the injured list.

• Ryan Noda l anded on the 10-day IL . The Sox recalled Tristan Gray, who Chicago quietly added to the 40-man roster over the weekend.

• The White Sox will honor the late Bobby Jenks, who passed away on July 4 at age 44, by wearing a No. 45 patch for the remainder of the season. Rest in peace, Big Bobby.

What's On Tap Next?

The White Sox will try to avoid a third straight loss Tuesday night when Aaron Civale takes the mound. The Blue Jays counter with Chris Bassitt, who may or may not turn into Nolan Ryan against this lineup.