Chicago White Sox swept by Baltimore Orioles, losing 3-2 on June 1, 2025. Mike Tauchman homered, but Adrian Houser was outdueled. Read the full game recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, Sox fans, it was another case of 'so close, yet so far' on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore. The White Sox dropped the series finale to the Orioles, 3-2, sealing a frustrating three-game sweep at Camden Yards. Despite some flashes of promise, the good guys just couldn't find the winning formula, leaving us all wondering when these tight games will start swinging our way.
Mike Tauchman continues to be a silver lining, hitting .372 and launching his second homer of the year. We need more of that spark throughout the lineup!
The game itself was a classic pitcher's duel for a good stretch. Adrian Houser got the nod for the Sox and battled hard for 6.1 innings. He wasn't perfect, surrendering 8 hits and 3 earned runs, but he fanned 6 and kept the Sox in the hunt. Unfortunately, Orioles veteran Charlie Morton was just a bit better, tossing 6.2 innings of shutout ball (though the Sox did manage 6 hits off him, none of them translated to runs while he was on the mound). The Orioles chipped away with single runs, and that proved to be enough. The Sox tried to rally late, plating a run in the sixth and another in the seventh, but the comeback fell short.
If there's a consistent bright spot in this White Sox lineup right now, it's gotta be Mike Tauchman. The designated hitter was at it again on Sunday, going 2-for-4. The big blow was his solo home run in the sixth inning, his second of the season, which finally got the Sox on the board. He also singled and scored later, raising his impressive batting average to .372. Tauchman's consistent production has been a joy to watch, and he's certainly doing his part to ignite the offense.
Making his second start for the South Siders, Adrian Houser unfortunately picked up his first loss of the campaign. While he wasn't shelled by any means, giving up three earned runs over 6.1 innings isn't a disaster, he was ultimately outdueled. Houser showed good stuff at times, racking up six strikeouts, but the Orioles hitters managed to string together enough timely hits to do the damage. It's a tough one for Houser, but he kept the team in the game; the offense just couldn't provide enough support against a stingy Morton.
This series sweep at the hands of the Orioles stings, especially because all three games felt winnable. Sunday's 3-2 loss is just the latest example of the White Sox struggling to come out on top in tight contests. It's a concerning trend that the team needs to address quickly if they want to stay competitive. Whether it's a key hit with runners in scoring position or a shutdown inning from the bullpen, those crucial moments in close games haven't been going our way. It's something the coaching staff and players will undoubtedly be looking to rectify.
It's a tough pill to swallow, Sox fans, but the season is long. The team needs to find a way to clutch up in these tight contests and turn these one-run heartbreakers into wins. Let's see if they can regroup and come out swinging in the next series. Keep the faith!
