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

Spot starter Brandon Young pitches 5 scoreless innings in Baltimore's victory.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:07am

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The Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Monday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Spot starter Brandon Young pitched five scoreless innings, and Gunnar Henderson hit a solo home run in the sixth inning to provide the winning margin. The Orioles' bullpen held on in the ninth inning to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Orioles have struggled to start the season, losing three straight games before Monday's win. This victory helps them get back on track and builds momentum as they continue their series against the White Sox.

The details

Spot starter Brandon Young, recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out two. Gunnar Henderson's sixth-inning solo home run off Erick Fedde proved to be the difference. The Orioles' bullpen, led by Ryan Helsley's save, held off a late White Sox rally in the ninth inning.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Brandon Young was recalled from Triple-A earlier on Monday to make the spot start.

The players

Brandon Young

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to make the spot start for the Orioles.

Gunnar Henderson

The Orioles' young slugger who hit a solo home run in the sixth inning to provide the winning margin.

Ryan Helsley

The Orioles' closer who worked out of a jam in the ninth inning to record the save.

Tyler O'Neill

The White Sox left fielder who suffered a right hamstring injury in the fourth inning, forcing him to leave the game.

Erick Fedde

The White Sox pitcher who worked six innings after opener Grant Taylor, and gave up the game-winning home run to Gunnar Henderson.

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What they’re saying

“It was a big win for us to snap that skid. Brandon gave us a great start, and the bullpen did their job to hold on.”

— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

What’s next

The teams will play the middle game of the series on Tuesday afternoon, with Trevor Rogers starting for the Orioles against the White Sox's Shane Smith.

The takeaway

The Orioles' victory over the White Sox was an important bounce-back win after a tough stretch, and it was fueled by a strong spot start from Brandon Young and timely hitting from Gunnar Henderson. The Orioles will look to build on this momentum as they continue their series against Chicago.