Biddle Has a Rocky Start

TORONTO — Rocky Biddle was in a giving mood on his birthday.

Tony Batista hit a three-run home run off Biddle as the Toronto Blue Jays sent the Chicago White Sox to their season-high seventh consecutive loss, 10-3, Monday.

Biddle (1-4) lost his fourth consecutive decision, giving up seven runs and seven hits in three innings.

“It’s my birthday. I was throwing presents up there, and they kept hitting them,” said Biddle, who turned 25.

At 14-28, the White Sox are off to their worst start since the 1978 club went 13-28.

“When our pitchers do well, our hitters are good. When are hitters do good, our pitchers are bad,” Biddle said.

Ray Durham, Paul Konerko and Jeff Liefer homered for the White Sox, who have baseball’s worst road record (5-16).

“We’re miserable,” Konerko said.

Toronto starter Steve Parris (3-3) gave up three runs and six hits in seven innings.

Toronto’s Jose Cruz Jr., activated off the disabled list before the game, went three for four with two runs batted in.

“We have a great lineup, arguably the best one in baseball, and finally we’re all together,” Cruz said.