Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Brandon Young steps in and wills the Orioles to a win over the White Sox

Apr 7, 2026
A tense 2-1 thriller in Chicago highlighted a five-inning, scoreless outing from Brandon Young and a crucial Gunnar Henderson homer. The show dissects bullpen work, shifting rotation plans after an Eflin elbow concern, and roster moves to shore up relief depth. Trade news and lineup injuries are also examined as the team navigates short-term pitching decisions.
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INSIGHT

Brandon Young Delivered Five Scoreless Innings

  • Brandon Young gave the Orioles exactly what they needed by throwing five scoreless innings on 66 pitches against the White Sox.
  • He used a new sinker alongside his fastball and splitter, locating well enough to limit damage despite not missing many bats.
INSIGHT

Bullpen Held Together Despite A Shaky Ninth

  • The bullpen largely preserved Young's work with key appearances from Tyler Wells, Rico Garcia, and closer Ryan Helsley.
  • Wells threw two scoreless innings; Garcia retired the side in the eighth; Helsley struggled with command but escaped with the save.
ANECDOTE

Austin Hayes Injury Creates Unlikely Orioles Run

  • Austin Hayes limped while chasing a foul ball and that misplay directly allowed Adley Rutschman to score from first, giving the Orioles a 1-0 lead.
  • Hayes immediately left the game; Connor notes Hayes' history of injuries and relief at him no longer being an Oriole.
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