White Sox Look to Avoid Sweep Against Orioles

Burke Aims to Build on Strong Outing, Harris Makes First Start

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:10pm

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The Chicago White Sox will look to avoid a sweep against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. The team is dealing with more injury trouble in the outfield, but will turn to pitcher Sean Burke to build on his last strong outing. Rookie Dustin Harris is also set to make his first start for the Sox.

Why it matters

The White Sox have yet to find their stride this season, sitting at 4-7 after dropping the first two games of the series against the Orioles. A win would help them avoid a demoralizing sweep and provide a much-needed boost as they look to turn things around.

The details

Sean Burke is coming off a solid performance against the Blue Jays, where he struck out seven batters over 6 innings while allowing just one run. The White Sox will hope he can carry that momentum into Wednesday's start against the Orioles. Meanwhile, outfielder Dustin Harris will make his first start for the team after being called up due to injuries to Everson Pereira and Austin Hays.

  • Burke's last start was against the Blue Jays on April 3.
  • Harris was called up to the White Sox on April 7.

The players

Sean Burke

A right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox who is looking to build on his last strong outing.

Dustin Harris

A rookie outfielder who is set to make his first start for the White Sox after being called up due to injuries.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody knows I suck right now. I'm not afraid to say it.”

— Edgar Quero, White Sox Catcher

What’s next

The White Sox will look to avoid the sweep and get back on track in the series finale against the Orioles on Wednesday afternoon.

The takeaway

The White Sox are dealing with a number of early-season challenges, including injuries and an inconsistent offense. A strong outing from Sean Burke and a good debut from Dustin Harris could provide a much-needed boost as the team tries to turn things around.