White Sox swept by Orioles in 3-game series, losing 5-3

The Orioles completed a three-game sweep over the struggling White Sox.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:40pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives representing the Orioles' recent success against the White Sox.The Orioles' recent dominance over the White Sox is reflected in a cubist, deconstructed painting of the two teams' latest matchup.Chicago Today

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep of their American League matchup. The Orioles scored two runs in the sixth inning to take the lead for good, with Taylor Ward driving in two runs and scoring another. The White Sox had taken a 3-2 lead in the fifth inning thanks to a wild play involving three walks and two errors by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish, but the Orioles rallied to hand the White Sox their ninth straight loss against Baltimore.

Why it matters

The White Sox have struggled mightily against the Orioles in recent years, and this sweep continues that trend. The loss drops the White Sox further behind in the AL Central division race, while the Orioles continue to build momentum as an up-and-coming team in the American League.

The details

In the fifth inning, the White Sox scored a run to take a 3-2 lead thanks to three walks and two errors on one play by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish. However, the Orioles responded in the sixth, with Pete Alonso scoring on a passed ball and Dylan Beavers giving Baltimore a 4-3 lead with a sacrifice fly. Taylor Ward had four hits for the Orioles, including an RBI double in the ninth to make it 5-3.

  • The Orioles completed the three-game sweep on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The White Sox have now lost nine straight games against the Orioles.

The players

Taylor Ward

An outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles who drove in two runs and scored another in the win.

Kyle Bradish

The Orioles starting pitcher who allowed three runs (two earned) and six hits in five innings, but earned the win.

Sean Burke

The White Sox starting pitcher who went five innings and gave up two runs and two hits.

Pete Alonso

The Orioles first baseman who scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning on a passed ball.

Dylan Beavers

The Orioles outfielder who gave Baltimore a 4-3 lead with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to break this losing streak against the Orioles. They have our number right now, and we need to figure out how to beat them.”

— Tony La Russa, White Sox Manager

What’s next

The White Sox will look to bounce back when they open a four-game series at Kansas City on Thursday, with LHP Anthony Kay taking the mound. The Orioles return home to face the Giants in a three-game set starting on Friday, with RHP Shane Baz pitching for Baltimore.

The takeaway

This sweep by the Orioles highlights the White Sox's struggles against one of the up-and-coming teams in the American League. Chicago will need to find a way to solve Baltimore if they hope to make a push in the AL Central race, as the Orioles have now beaten them nine straight times.