First Pitch: 7:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
Weather Outlook — Chicago, IL
Temperature: ~46–48°F around game time
Wind: ~10 mph W
Conditions: Cool, breezy early‑spring evening
Open‑air conditions at Rate Field mean weather may slightly suppress long‑ball carry.
Injury Report
Baltimore Orioles
Andrew Kittredge (RP) – 15‑Day IL, Apr 6
Maverick Handley (C) – Day‑to‑Day, Apr 6
Hans Crouse (RP) – 7‑Day IL, Apr 6
Keagan Gillies (P) – 7‑Day IL, Apr 6
Keegan Akin (RP) – 10‑Day IL, Apr 6
Chicago White Sox
Everson Pereira (CF) – 10‑Day IL, Apr 12
Kyle Teel (C) – 10‑Day IL, Apr 14
Prelander Berroa (RP) – 15‑Day IL, May 1
Brooks Baldwin (LF) – 10‑Day IL, May 1
Ky Bush (SP) – 60‑Day IL, Jun 1
Probable Starting Pitchers
Baltimore Orioles — TBA (Bullpen Game Expected)
Baltimore is expected to run a bullpen game due to rotation injuries. Albert Suárez is the likely opener candidate after a strong 3‑inning, 1‑run outing earlier in the season.
Chicago White Sox — RHP Grant Taylor (0–0, 2.25 ERA)
4.0 IP, 3 H, 6 K, 2 BB, 0 HR allowed
Expected to serve as an opener; unlikely to pitch deep into the game.
Team Records & Recent Form
Baltimore Orioles (3–6)
Last 5: L 8–2, L 3–2, L 5–4, W 8–3, L 8–5
Chicago White Sox (4–5)
Last 5: W 3–0, W 6–3, W 5–4 (F/10), L 10–0, L 9–2
The White Sox enter on a three‑game winning streak, sweeping Toronto. Baltimore enters on a three‑game losing streak, swept by Pittsburgh.
Key Player Matchups
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) vs. White Sox Pitching
2 HR, 6 RBI; Baltimore’s most consistent early‑season bat.
Munetaka Murakami (CWS) vs. Orioles Bullpen
4 HR, 7 RBI; one of MLB’s hottest early‑season power bats.
Taylor Ward (BAL)
.343 AVG, .429 OBP — elite on‑base production.
Miguel Vargas (CWS)
.276 AVG, .389 OBP, .552 SLG — key run producer.
Series History & Context
This is Game 1 of a three‑game series at Rate Field.
Orioles pitching has been a major concern; they were swept by Pittsburgh and have a 4.71 ERA.
White Sox offense has surged, hitting 10 HR already.
Momentum strongly favors Chicago entering this matchup.
Betting Trends
Orioles: 0–3 on the road, struggling to close games.
White Sox: 3–0 at home, sweeping Toronto.
Both teams’ pitching staffs have been inconsistent, suggesting run‑scoring volatility.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles – 143
Chicago White Sox 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 5, 2026
