CHICAGO (AP) — J.A. Happ had a season-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings, matching his longest start of the season, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday.
Happ (4-8) gave up a run and six hits while walking one to get his first win since July 4. He last got through seven innings in his first start of the season on April 5.
Justin Smoak extended his hitting streak to nine games and reached base three times for the Blue Jays, who won two of three in a matchup of last-place teams. Steve Pearce and Josh Donaldson added solo home runs.
Roberto Osuna entered with two on and nobody out in the ninth inning, and set down three straight batters to earn his 27th save.
Derek Holland (5-11) gave up two runs and five hits with four walks in six innings.
