The Baltimore Orioles broke a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. The win was highlighted by Brandon Young‘s strong performance as a spot starter and a critical home run from Gunnar Henderson.
Key Performances
Brandon Young, recalled from Triple-A Norfolk earlier in the day, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while walking two and striking out two on 66 pitches. Young (1-0) filled in for Zach Eflin, who was sidelined, and helped stabilize the Orioles’ pitching after an earlier stretch of struggles.
Tyler Wells provided two solid innings of relief, and Rico Garcia took the mound for the eighth inning.
Henderson provided the game’s offensive spark with a home run in the sixth inning off Erick Fedde (0-2), giving the Orioles the lead. Fedde allowed two runs in six innings, and the White Sox’s defense was also tested throughout the game.
Ninth-Inning Drama
The White Sox nearly mounted a comeback in the ninth inning when Ryan Helsley faced a jam after walking the first two batters. A one-out grounder by pinch-hitter Lenyn Sota made it 2-1.
However, Andrew Benintendi’s infield single was followed by Helsley striking out Edgar Quero on a 99 mph fastball to end the game and secure his third save of the season.
White Sox’s Injury Troubles
The White Sox were also affected by an injury in the game. Tyler O’Neill hit a flyball in the fourth inning, which led to an injury for White Sox left fielder. The player pulled up with a right hamstring injury and was forced to leave the game, further depleting Chicago’s lineup.
Series Outlook
With the win, the Orioles stopped the White Sox’s three-game winning streak, handing the team its first home loss of the season.
Tuesday’s middle game of the series has been moved up to an afternoon start due to cold temperatures in the forecast. Trevor Rogers (2-0, 1.38 ERA) will start for Baltimore, while Shane Smith (0-2, 19.29 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago.
