Gunnar Henderson Sets Orioles Shortstop Record with 35th Home Run in 13-3 Win, Extends White Sox Losing Streak to 11 Games

Sep 4, 2024, 10:39 PM

Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles has set a new franchise record for most home runs in a single season by a shortstop, hitting his 35th home run. This surpasses the previous record held by Cal Ripken Jr. and Miguel Tejada, who each hit 34 home runs in a season. Henderson's performance helped the Orioles secure a 13-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox, extending the White Sox's losing streak to 11 games. In the same game, Nicky Lopez of the White Sox hit his first home run of the season on the game's second pitch, giving his team an early lead before Henderson's record-breaking leadoff homer, his 10th leadoff HR of the year, tied the game.