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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 5–3 on April 8 at Rate Field, with Baltimore's pitching staff dominating despite both teams managing just seven hits apiece. The Orioles' pitchers struck out 12 White Sox batters while posting a 3.93 ERA, holding Chicago to two earned runs across the contest. Baltimore's offense proved more efficient, driving in four runs while posting a .692 OPS compared to Chicago's anemic .614 mark; the White Sox struggled significantly at the plate, recording a .207 batting average with 12 strikeouts and just two RBIs. Neither team hit a home run, and the game fell well short of the Vegas total line of 2, suggesting a pitching-heavy affair. Chicago's pitching surrendered four earned runs on seven hits with a bloated 5.45 ERA, while committing no defensive errors. The Orioles' balanced approach—combining solid pitching, timely hitting, and disciplined plate discipline with five walks—proved decisive in the low-scoring affair. Baltimore's rotation depth will be tested early in the season if this pitching performance becomes a trend.