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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 4–2 on April 7 at Rate Field, with the visiting offense outperforming a historically weak home lineup. Baltimore's pitchers limited Chicago to just six hits while striking out 12 and walking only one, posting a 4.11 ERA compared to the White Sox's bloated 5.59 mark. The Orioles' balanced attack—eight hits, one home run, and four RBIs—proved sufficient despite both teams striking out 13 times. Chicago's anemic offensive output was on full display: a .610 OPS, six hits, and zero home runs, while two defensive errors compounded their struggles. The White Sox's pitching staff issued eight walks and allowed eight hits in a losing effort, suggesting deeper issues beyond a single bad outing. With the Orioles' pitching control and run prevention already taking shape early in the season, Baltimore's ability to win low-scoring games positions them favorably in the division race.