Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Orioles sweep the White Sox, but Zach Eflin undergoes season-ending elbow surgery

Apr 9, 2026
Baltimore completes a three-game sweep with a 5-3 win and standout offensive bursts. Taylor Ward’s historic hot start and Dylan Beavers’ plate discipline get highlighted. Kyle Bradish’s shaky return and a costly throwing error are discussed. The team reacts to Zach Eflin’s season-ending elbow surgery and outlines rotation and bullpen depth moving forward.
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INSIGHT

Taylor Ward Historic Hot Start

  • Taylor Ward's early-season production has been historic for the Orioles and immediately impactful in the lineup.
  • Ward has two four-hit games in 12 contests, nine doubles through 12 games, a .383 average and 1.038 OPS without a home run.
INSIGHT

Dylan Beavers Reclaims Walks And Timely Hit

  • Dylan Beavers regained his walk discipline and contributed a game-winning sac fly as he showed the on-base skills that mattered late last season.
  • Beavers drew his first two walks of 2026 and had the sac fly in the sixth that proved decisive.
ANECDOTE

Kyle Bradish Backstop Blunder Cost A Run

  • Kyle Bradish had a chaotic fifth inning where a snapped throwback and a leisurely recovery led to a backstop throw and a White Sox run.
  • Bradish called the play "childish behavior" and immediately owned it after the game.
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