Gunnar's two-run bomb caps late comeback over the White Sox, 4-2

Back-to-back wins for the Orioles as they rally late to beat the White Sox.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A dynamic, cubist-style painting depicting the explosive energy of a baseball game, with fragmented geometric shapes and vibrant colors representing the players, field, and crowd.Gunnar Henderson's late-inning heroics propel the Orioles to a comeback victory over the White Sox.Chicago Today

The Baltimore Orioles came from behind to defeat the Chicago White Sox 4-2, thanks to a two-run home run by Gunnar Henderson in the 8th inning. Starter Trevor Rogers pitched six solid innings, and the bullpen closed out the game to give the Orioles their second straight victory.

Why it matters

The Orioles' late-inning comeback and second consecutive win are an encouraging sign for a team that has struggled to find consistency early in the season. The victory moves them to within a game of the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings.

The details

The Orioles fell behind 2-1 entering the 8th inning, but a rally sparked by new additions Blaze Alexander and Taylor Ward set the stage for Gunnar Henderson's decisive two-run homer. Starter Trevor Rogers went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six. The bullpen trio of Yennier Cano, Grant Wolfram, and closer Ryan Helsley shut the door to preserve the victory.

  • The game was played on the afternoon of April 7, 2026.
  • The Orioles scored four runs in the 8th inning to take the lead.

The players

Trevor Rogers

The Orioles' ace starting pitcher, who went six innings and allowed two runs.

Gunnar Henderson

The Orioles' young slugger who hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the 8th inning.

Blaze Alexander

The Orioles' new addition who started the 8th inning rally with a double.

Taylor Ward

Another new Orioles player who contributed a game-tying double in the 8th inning.

Ryan Helsley

The Orioles' closer who recorded the save in the 9th inning.

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What’s next

The Orioles will look to make it three wins in a row when they take on the White Sox again on Wednesday.

The takeaway

The Orioles' late-inning comeback and second straight victory demonstrate the team's resilience and ability to win close games, providing hope that they can remain competitive in the tough AL East division.