With a late loss, Chicago White Sox fall to 1-14 in last 15 games against the Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith got the best of Gunnar Henderson in an epic 12-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded in the second inning on Tuesday, striking out the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop. “Just trying to throw everything in the zone and make him make a decision,” Smith said. Henderson made the right decision in the eighth inning, hitting a tie-breaking, two-run home run against reliever Chris Murphy as the Orioles topped the Sox 4-2 in front of 10,750 at Rate Field.
The Sox allowed three runs in the eighth, falling to 1-14 against the Orioles since 2024. The Sox have lost their last 10 at home to Baltimore dating back to April 15, 2023. “Credit the Orioles with putting some good swings on some tough pitches,” Sox manager Will Venable said.
Tuesday’s game was moved from the evening to the afternoon in anticipation of cold temperatures. And it was 36 degrees at the time of the first pitch. Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.
“Not really putting our team in a good position to win,” Smith said. “Just killing our bullpen. As we get into a season and the games start stacking up, we need these guys to be as fresh as possible.
“Not giving up any runs is a step in the right direction for sure. Walking five probably isn’t. I think there’s good and bad.
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