The Chicago White Sox are trailing 11-8 to the Toronto Blue Jays through six innings in a high-scoring battle at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday afternoon. The White Sox have trailed the entire game after allowing four runs in the top of the first inning.
Making his sixth start of the season, Dylan Axelrod struggled badly for the White Sox, allowing seven runs over three innings. The Blue Jays have already hit four homers on the day, with Colby Rasmus, Edwin Encarnacion, Jeff Mathis and Kelly Johnson all going deep.
Alex Rios has been impressive playing against his former team, leading the White Sox with a double, a homer and 4 RBI so far. The White Sox have also gotten a two-run triple from Alexei Ramirez, plus Kevin Youkilis and Dayan Viciedo have two hits apiece.
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