Orioles Outshine White Sox with Explosive Fourth Inning at Guaranteed Rate Field
The Baltimore Orioles improved their record to 30-18 after a hard-fought 8-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox, who now stand at 15-36. The game, held at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, saw the Orioles' bats come alive in a pivotal fourth inning that ultimately decided the contest.
The Orioles started slowly but gained momentum as the game progressed. After being held scoreless for the first two innings, they managed to get on the board in the third inning with one run. However, it was their explosive fourth inning that turned the tide. The team racked up five hits and scored four runs during this frame, showcasing their offensive depth and ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Baltimore's hitting statistics were impressive throughout the game. They accumulated 13 hits overall with an average of .342 and an on-base percentage of .432. Notably, they hit two home runs and had four extra-base hits in total. Their ability to drive in runs was evident as they left only nine runners on base while scoring eight times.
On defense, Baltimore played flawlessly without committing any errors. Their fielding percentage stood at a perfect 1.0 with five assists and one double play executed efficiently.
Pitching also played a crucial role for Baltimore. Starter Grayson Rodriguez pitched five innings allowing only two earned runs while striking out seven batters—an effort that earned him his fifth win of the season. The bullpen faced some challenges but managed to hold off a late rally by Chicago in the ninth inning when closer Craig Kimbrel secured his tenth save despite allowing four runs.
For Chicago, it was another tough outing as they struggled both offensively and defensively against Baltimore's relentless attack. They managed just seven hits throughout nine innings with an overall batting average of .212 against Orioles' pitchers who collectively struck out eleven batters over nine innings pitched.
Chicago’s starter Mike Clevinger took his third loss after giving up six earned runs across six innings pitched despite striking out six batters himself—a performance indicative of how challenging it has been for him this season so far.
Looking ahead—the next matchup between these teams is scheduled for May 24th at Guaranteed Rate Field once again where fans can catch all action live via Apple TV+. This upcoming game promises more excitement as both teams look forward to either maintaining or improving their standings respectively within their leagues.