Orioles Sweep White Sox in Three-Game Series, Clinching 5-3 Victory

Baltimore closed a three-game series with Chicago by winning 5-3 on Wednesday. The result extended the Orioles’ dominance over the White Sox to nine straight victories.

Game-changing offense

Taylor Ward was the offensive catalyst. He collected four hits, drove in two runs and scored once.

Ward doubled and scored in a two-run third inning off starter Sean Burke. He later delivered an RBI double in the ninth against Tyler Schweitzer.

Late scoring sequence

The sixth inning produced a crucial rally. Baltimore loaded the bases against reliever Lucas Sims (0-1).

Catcher Reese McGuire allowed a passed ball that sent Pete Alonso home. Dylan Beavers followed with a sacrifice fly off Bryan Hudson to put Baltimore ahead 4-3.

Turning point and defensive miscues

Chicago had taken a 3-2 lead in the fifth on a play that featured multiple mistakes. Kyle Bradish issued three walks and then made an errant throw while trying to return the ball to the mound.

Bradish was slow to retrieve the ball and threw wildly toward the plate. Chase Meidroth scored on the play, and Colson Montgomery advanced to second.

Andrew Benintendi then struck out, leaving both runners stranded.

Pitching summary

Kyle Bradish (1-2) worked five innings. He allowed three runs, two of them earned, and six hits. He struck out seven and walked three.

Sean Burke lasted five innings and surrendered two runs and two hits. Lucas Sims took the loss. Bryan Hudson gave up the go-ahead sac fly.

Rico Garcia recorded his first career save. He navigated two ninth-inning walks and finished the game by retiring Colson Montgomery on a grounder to second.

Series context and next steps

The victory completed a sweep of the White Sox in this three-game series. Baltimore had stumbled in Pittsburgh, losing all three games there earlier in the trip.

Filmogaz.com notes the teams’ upcoming starters. The Orioles return home Friday to open a series with the Giants. RHP Shane Baz (0-0, 3.27 ERA) will start for Baltimore. The Giants plan to send RHP Landen Roupp (1-1, 4.22 ERA).

The White Sox head to Kansas City. LHP Anthony Kay (0-0, 4.00 ERA) is slated to start. The Royals counter with RHP Seth Lugo (1-0, 1.59 ERA).

• Key play: passed ball by Reese McGuire that allowed Pete Alonso to score.
• Notable stat: Ward finished with four hits and two RBIs.
• Final score detail: Orioles clinched the sweep with a 5-3 victory.