Orioles Defeat White Sox Behind Henderson's Homer

Baltimore extends win streak over Chicago to 8 games

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.Gunnar Henderson's late-inning heroics power the surging Orioles to another victory over the struggling White Sox.Chicago Today

Gunnar Henderson hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The Orioles have now won 8 straight games against the White Sox.

Why it matters

The Orioles have been one of the surprise teams in the American League this season, and this win extends their dominance over the White Sox, a team that was expected to contend for a playoff spot. Henderson's late-inning heroics showcase the Orioles' offensive firepower.

The details

Henderson's two-run shot in the eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Orioles the lead for good. Tyler O'Neill and Blaze Alexander also had two hits each for Baltimore, who left 14 runners on base in the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Gunnar Henderson

A rising star for the Baltimore Orioles, Henderson hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lead his team to victory.

Tyler O'Neill

The Orioles outfielder had two hits in the game as part of Baltimore's offensive attack.

Blaze Alexander

The Orioles infielder also contributed two hits to the team's winning effort.

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What they’re saying

“Gunnar is really starting to come into his own this season. That home run was a huge momentum shift for us.”

— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

What’s next

The Orioles and White Sox will play the second game of their series on Wednesday night in Chicago.

The takeaway

The Orioles' young core of players like Gunnar Henderson is leading the team's resurgence, as they continue to dominate their AL Central rivals the White Sox.