Orioles Snap 3-Game Skid With 2-1 Win Over White Sox

Rookie Pitcher Brandon Young Delivers Solid Spot Start

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:59am

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The Baltimore Orioles snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, thanks to a strong outing from rookie pitcher Brandon Young, who tossed 5 scoreless innings in his spot start. Orioles slugger Gunnar Henderson also hit a key home run to provide the winning margin.

Why it matters

The Orioles have struggled to find consistent starting pitching this season, so Young's performance provides a boost as the team looks to stay in the playoff hunt in the competitive AL East division. The win also helps the Orioles rebound after a tough stretch of losses.

The details

Young, making his second career start, held the White Sox scoreless on 3 hits while striking out 4 over 5 innings. Henderson's solo homer in the 6th inning proved to be the difference, as the Orioles bullpen held on for the narrow victory.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

Brandon Young

A rookie pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles who delivered a strong spot start, tossing 5 scoreless innings.

Gunnar Henderson

The Orioles' slugging outfielder who hit a decisive solo home run in the 6th inning to provide the winning margin.

Baltimore Orioles

The MLB team based in Baltimore, Maryland that snapped a 3-game losing streak with the victory over the White Sox.

Chicago White Sox

The MLB team based in Chicago, Illinois that lost a close 2-1 game to the Orioles.

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What they’re saying

“Brandon really stepped up for us today. That's exactly the kind of outing we needed from him to get back on track.”

— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

What’s next

The Orioles will look to build on this win as they continue their series against the White Sox over the weekend.

The takeaway

Young's strong spot start and Henderson's timely home run provided a much-needed boost for the Orioles, who are hoping to stay in the AL East playoff race with this victory over a divisional opponent.