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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 2–1 on April 6 at Rate Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1. The Orioles' offense proved marginally more efficient, collecting 7 hits with 1 home run and 2 RBI while posting a .681 OPS, compared to Chicago's anemic .625 OPS built on just 4 hits and a .209 batting average. White Sox pitching struck out 7 but surrendered 2 earned runs across the contest, posting a 5.76 ERA, while Baltimore's staff limited the hosts to 4 hits and 1 earned run with a 4.33 ERA despite walking 5 batters. The White Sox drew 5 walks but mustered only 1 RBI, a troubling offensive trend for a club that will need to generate more consistent run production as the season unfolds. Baltimore's pitching depth and ability to suppress Chicago's limited lineup proved decisive in the narrow victory, suggesting the Orioles' early rotation strength may sustain their division competitiveness.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| CWS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Gunnar HendersonAdley RutschmanMunetaka Murakami
