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<\/p>\nWho\u2019s ready for a chilly Chi-Town series?<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to reach as low as 37 degrees tonight as the Orioles continue their road trip to Chicago to take on the White Sox.<\/p>\n
Baltimore aims to bounce back from a three-game sweep by the Pittsburgh Pirates, their first time being swept by a National League opponent since May 18, 2025.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s hope the only thing cold out there are the temperatures, not the O\u2019s bats!<\/p>\n
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Sitting at a record of 3-6, Baltimore has dealt with some early struggles to begin the new season, fostering their worst nine-game start since 2022. Small miscues and mental errors have proven costly through their first three series as they have scuffled to find consistency on all cylinders. When the pitching is on-point, the bats are lackluster, and vice versa.<\/p>\n
In the opposing dugout, the White Sox are fresh off a three-game series sweep of the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays. A season ago, Chicago held an AL-worst 60-102 record, winning just 33 games at home. This year, they intend to change the narrative after a series of notable offseason additions, some of which include former Orioles Seranthony Dominguez<\/a> and Austin Hays<\/a>, Japanese star Munetaka Murakami<\/a>, and veteran reliever Jordan Hicks<\/a>.<\/p>\n After a meltdown from 37-year-old Chris Bassitt<\/a> in the series finale of Pittsburgh\u2019s sweep, left-handed arm Cade Povich<\/a> was forced to throw, which left Baltimore without a starter for Monday. The team elected to recall right-hander Brandon Young<\/a> to fill the role. Young, 27, posted a 6.24 ERA in 12 starts for the O\u2019s in 2025, allowing exactly one home run per game. However, in his second-to-last start of the season, Young tossed a scoreless eight inning gem against the Houston Astros in which he allowed just one hit.<\/p>\n O\u2019s Calling Up RHP Brandon Young For Tonight\u2019s Start, Enns Heading to IL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Opposite Young will be Chicago\u2019s right-handed starter Erick Fedde<\/a>. The 33-year-old, who posted a 3.11 ERA in an earlier 21-game stint with the White Sox in 2024, has made one start this season in which he allowed three earned runs in five innings. Baltimore\u2019s powerhouse first baseman Pete Alonso<\/a> has some serious history against Fedde, slugging 8-for-22 (.364) with four doubles and six walks off the right-hander in his career.<\/p>\n Baltimore\u2019s undefeated ace Trevor Rogers<\/a> will lead the charge in the second game on Tuesday, which has been moved from 7:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. due to anticipated cold temperatures. Rogers has been the team\u2019s lone reliable starting arm, allowing just two runs across his first two starts (1.38 ERA). The former All-Star has never faced the White Sox in his seven-year major league career.<\/p>\n Right-hander Shane Smith<\/a> will pitch against the might of Rogers, which O\u2019s fans should be thrilled about. In two starts this year, Smith has been absolutely shelled, pitching just 4 \u2154 innings while allowing a combined 10 earned runs. That translates to a 19.29 ERA. In his last start, he allowed seven runs to the Miami Marlins, one of which came from an RBI double by former Orioles infielder Connor Norby<\/a>. Smith, a former All-Star, is looking to rebound from his extremely rough start, but if his command is anything like his previous outings, Baltimore will be in good shape.<\/p>\n Closing out the series for the O\u2019s will be Kyle Bradish<\/a>, who is just looking to collect himself. Bradish\u2019s command has been erratic to start his 2026 season. The right-hander has tossed 8 \u2154 innings across two starts, allowing six earned runs and walking six batters.<\/p>\n Chicago will send Sean Burke<\/a>, a 26-year-old righty, to the mound to face Bradish. Burke started the White Sox second game of the season, a 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in which he gave up three earned runs in four innings. Burke\u2019s next outing came on Friday as Chicago bested the Blue Jays 5-4 in the first game of a double header. He had a much more comfortable stint, allowing just one run in six innings and striking out seven batters.<\/p>\n Birds to Watch<\/p>\n Adley Rutschman, C<\/p>\n Adley Rutschman<\/a> is hot right now.<\/p>\n Can he get hotter?<\/p>\n Rutschman, a two-time All-Star, has recorded a hit in five of his seven games this season, while reaching base in all seven.<\/p>\n Thus far, he is 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Should Baltimore actually produce some base traffic, Rutschman\u2019s efficiency will be crucial in claiming victories against a hot White Sox team.<\/p>\n Kyle Bradish, RHP<\/p>\n When will Bradish look like Bradish?<\/p>\n This is a guy that, before this season, had allowed more than three earned runs in a start just once since September 2023. His playing time was reduced by injury, but when he took the mound, he was a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n The O\u2019s are still searching for that force that fans know he possesses.<\/p>\n They could see glimpses in his six strikeouts during his outing against the Pirates, but his overall pitch command has not been up to speed.<\/p>\n Bradish has a 2-0 record and 0.75 ERA in two career games against Chicago. He has also dealt a combined 20 strikeouts in those games.<\/p>\n This could be the perfect opponent to get Baltimore\u2019s co-ace back on track this season.<\/p>\n Grant Wolfram, LHP<\/p>\n Baltimore lost one of its two remaining left-handed relievers due to injury on Monday.<\/p>\n Veteran arm Dietrich Enns<\/a> was sent to the 15-day injured list with a left foot infection, leaving Grant Wolfram<\/a> as the sole lefty in the bullpen.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screen-Shot-2026-04-06-at-7.01.26-PM.png\")
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