Ward Powers Orioles to 9th Straight Win Against White Sox, 5-3
CHICAGO — Taylor Ward delivered a four-hit game to lead Baltimore to a 5-3 victory over Chicago. Ward drove in two runs and scored another as the Orioles extended their streak to nine straight wins against the White Sox.
Key offensive moments
Baltimore loaded the bases in the sixth against reliever Lucas Sims (0-1). A passed ball by catcher Reese McGuire allowed Pete Alonso to score and tie the game.
Dylan Beavers followed with a sacrifice fly off Bryan Hudson to give the Orioles a 4-3 lead. Ward earlier doubled and scored in a two-run third off starter Sean Burke.
Late insurance
In the ninth, Ward lined an RBI double off Tyler Schweitzer to make it 5-3. The hit provided the insurance run the bullpen would protect.
Turning point and miscues
The White Sox took a 3-2 lead in the fifth. That rally featured three walks and two errors during one play involving Orioles starter Kyle Bradish.
Bradish missed a return throw after issuing his third walk, then threw wildly toward the plate. Chase Meidroth scored, and Colson Montgomery advanced to second on the sequence.
Andrew Benintendi struck out to leave two runners stranded and end the threat.
Pitching lines and closing
Kyle Bradish (1-2) worked five innings. He allowed three runs, two of them earned, on six hits. He struck out seven and issued three walks.
Sean Burke lasted five innings, yielding two runs and two hits. Lucas Sims was charged with the loss after giving up the run that led to a Baltimore lead.
Rico Garcia recorded his first career save. He navigated the ninth, retiring Colson Montgomery on a game-ending grounder with runners on first and second.
Context and next steps
Baltimore completed a three-game sweep in Chicago, after dropping three straight in Pittsburgh. The club returns home to open a series with the Giants on Friday.
Shane Baz (0-0, 3.27 ERA) is lined up to start for Baltimore. Landen Roupp (1-1, 4.22) is expected to take the ball for San Francisco.
The White Sox open a four-game set in Kansas City. Anthony Kay (0-0, 4.00) will start for Chicago against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (1-0, 1.59 ERA).
Report for Filmogaz.com.
