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Baltimore allowed a run to the White Sox in Wednesday afternoon’s 5-3 win … because of a mishap on a throw back to the pitcher.
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish issued a six-pitch walk to Chicago third baseman Colson Montgomery, which should have just loaded the bases in Chicago
But Bradish whiffed at catcher Adley Rutschman’s throw back to the mound, allowing the ball to get free on the infield grass.
Instead of showing any urgency, though, Bradish casually started walking after the ball. Chase Meidroth, advancing to third on the walk, alertly picked up on the scenario and scampered home. Bradish finally quickened his step before throwing wildly to the plate, and Meidroth scored with ease to give Chicago a 3-2 advantage.
And with the throw reaching the backstop, Montgomery rounded first and reached second when Rutschman double-clutched and did not make the throw in time.
In all, Bradish was chargeed with two errors on the play, one for the missed catch and one for the ugly throw home.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish (38) wipes his face after Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) scores during the fifth inning at Rate Field on April 8, 2026. Matt Marton-Imagn Images Bradish struck out Andrew Benintendi to limit the damage, and the Orioles took the lead in the top of the sixth, giving the right-hander the win, his first of the year after two straight defeats to start the season.
The starter admitted after the game that he exhibited “childish behavior” in the moment and will make sure not to do something like that again. Bradish added he talked with manager Craig Albernaz immediately after the incident and made clear he was mad at himself for the “mental error.”
“Yeah, just frustration came out,” Bradish said. “It’s unacceptable, it’s childish behavior and that will not happen again.”
The win gave the Orioles a series sweep and improved their record to 6-6.
