Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles ORIOLES POSTCAST: Brandon Young UNFAZED as Baltimore Orioles slip past Chicago White Sox
Apr 7, 2026
A comeback pitching performance takes center stage as a right-hander tosses five scoreless innings. Tactical breakdowns cover fastballs, sliders, command and defensive plays that escaped trouble. Late-game tension builds with a shaky ninth and critical walks. Offense is tight but a few timely hits decide the game, while baserunning and fundamental mistakes draw criticism.
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Brandon Young Earns Confidence Boost With Five Scoreless Innings
- Brandon Young converted from a pure thrower to an effective pitcher by keeping hitters off balance and avoiding a third time through the lineup.
- He threw 66 pitches across five scoreless innings with 39 strikes, allowing two hits, two walks, and two strikeouts to earn his second MLB win.
Orioles Streak Against White Sox Ties Franchise Mark
- The Orioles have now won eight consecutive series against the White Sox, tying a franchise record and sweeping at Guaranteed Rate Field last year.
- Luke mentioned watching the CHSN broadcast with former O's Cy Young winner Steve Stone calling the game.
Pitching Command And Weather Dictated Low Scoring Game
- Young and White Sox starter Eric Fetty both missed up in the zone, turning the game into who would break first in windy, cold conditions.
- Cold 27-degree wind chill with wind blowing out to center favored harder-hit contact but the Orioles' five hardest-hit balls were theirs.