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MLB·RECAP·July 18, 2026 06:46 PM ET

Blue Jays blank White Sox 1-0 for Saturday shutout

Toronto had dropped three straight before the win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read
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What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Chicago White Sox 1-0 on Saturday. The win came a day after Chicago had beaten Toronto 12-4 in the same series.

Why it matters: The shutout snapped a three-game losing streak for Toronto, which entered the day 41-49. Chicago, at 46-40 with a four-game winning streak heading in, had the run stopped at the plate.

By the numbers: Toronto is 41-49 this season, scoring 4.1 runs per game and allowing 4.6. Chicago is 46-40, scoring 4.9 and allowing 4.5. Chicago won the previous meeting 12-4 on July 17.

What to watch: The two teams remain in the same series, with the next game determining who takes it.

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