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Bo Bichette's first-pitch lead-off homer powers Blue Jays to win over White Sox

Bo Bichette batting leadoff is turning into a huge success. Article content If he can somehow ease up on his aggressive approach at the plate, which doesn't seem likely, then perhaps this new-found role can be sustained. Article content Article content Regardless, Bichette has been on fire with as he ignited the Blue Jays in Saturday's meeting against the Chicago White Sox under a closed roof at Rogers Centre that did eventually open once the home side opened the floodgates. Article content Article content For the second time in four games, Bichette led off the game with a home run on the first pitch, the third time in five games Bichette has gone deep. Article content Following a two-game losing streak, the Blue Jays returned to their winning ways following their 7-1 victory over the ChiSox, who took the series opener with that exact score. Article content Bichette leads the Jays in homers (11) and RBI (46). Article content The more he keeps hitting, the more unlikely Bichette — a pending free agent — will be moved at next month's trade deadline. Article content Keep in mind Bichette did not record his first homer of the season until May 3 when he went yard in a loss to the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Article content In the second inning of Saturday's game, the Jays produced five hits during a three-run frame. Article content Article content The hitting onslaught began when George Springer led off the inning on a sharp line drive into left field. Article content Following injuries to Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder), the Jays' lineup has undergone change, including the reappearance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. into the No. 3 hole. Article content Article content Article content The one constant has been Bichette, who has reasserted his elite status. Article content Davis Schneider was inserted and he came through by driving in the Jays' third run of the game, the first of three RBI on the afternoon for the left-fielder. Article content