Baltimore Orioles beat White Sox while closer Ryan Helsley exits with elbow pain

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 6‑1 at Oriole Park on July 1, 2026. Dean Kremer, returning from a quadriceps injury, pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out four. Tyler O'Neill and Leody Taveras each hit home runs, and Blaze Alexander contributed a triple among seven total hits.

During the game, Orioles closer Ryan Helsley was shut down after reporting "right elbow discomfort" while warming up in the bullpen. Team physicians will evaluate his elbow over the next few days, with an MRI possibly scheduled. A serious injury could sideline the right‑hander for the remainder of the season and affect Baltimore's trade‑deadline strategy, as general manager Mike Elias has indicated the team remains a buyer.

The win snapped a four‑game losing streak for Baltimore, but the uncertainty surrounding Helsley's health adds a new challenge to the Orioles' pursuit of a Wild‑Card spot.