Orioles Defeat White Sox Behind Henderson's Homer

Gunnar Henderson's late-inning blast lifts Baltimore to victory over Chicago.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the players and action on the field.Gunnar Henderson's late-inning heroics lift the Orioles to another victory over their divisional rival 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 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The victory extended the Orioles' winning streak over the White Sox to eight games.

Why it matters

The Orioles have been one of the surprise teams in baseball this season, and this win over a divisional rival like the White Sox keeps them in the playoff hunt. Henderson, a young rising star, continues to deliver in clutch moments for Baltimore.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth inning, Gunnar Henderson stepped up and crushed a two-run homer to give the Orioles the lead. The blast capped a three-run rally in the frame that proved to be the difference in the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Gunnar Henderson

A young slugger for the Baltimore Orioles who hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lead his team to victory.

Baltimore Orioles

The MLB team that defeated the Chicago White Sox, extending their winning streak over their divisional rival to eight games.

Chicago White Sox

The MLB team that lost to the Baltimore Orioles, dropping their eighth straight game against their divisional foe.

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What they’re saying

“Gunnar just continues to come up big for us in important moments. That home run was a huge lift for the team.”

— Brandon Hyde, Manager, Baltimore Orioles

What’s next

The Orioles and White Sox will face off again on Wednesday as they continue their series.

The takeaway

The Orioles' young star Gunnar Henderson delivered another clutch hit to keep his team in the playoff hunt, further cementing his status as one of the rising talents in the game.