Orioles beat White Sox, 3-2
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Finally, Jorge Mateo can cross “homer” off his 2025 to-do list. The Orioles’ infielder/center fielder crushed his first long ball of the year to power Baltimore’s 4-2 win over Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Camden Yards,
The Orioles will need to clear at least two spots with Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg getting close and Ramón Laureano on the mend too.
Mateo, an infielder playing in the outfield for the third time in four games, acted with inexperience. Nearing the wall, Mateo leaped early for Jordan Walker’s liner and missed it. He had more room to run. He also mistimed the jump. The ball clanged off the wall for an RBI triple. Jose Barrero, pinch running on third for Nolan Gorman, trotted home.
Jorge Mateo discusses hitting his first home run of the season and more following the Orioles' 4-2 win against the White Sox