Orioles secure 8-5 victory over Reds for third straight win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 in Cincinnati on Saturday, marking their third consecutive win. After a stretch of four straight losses, the Orioles bounced back with strong batting efforts, including a three-run homer from Samuel Basallo in the first inning. Starting pitcher Brandon Young settled after an early struggle, allowing the bullpen to hold the Reds to one run over four innings. With a 42-48 record, Baltimore is 3.5 games behind the Texas Rangers for a wild-card spot in the American League. The Orioles will look to maintain this momentum as they continue their season ahead.
- •Orioles improve to 42-48 with win over Reds.
- •Samuel Basallo hits a three-run homer in the first inning.
- •Brandon Young settles down after early runs allowed.
- •Baltimore trails Texas Rangers for wild-card spot.
- •Team aims to build on recent victories.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Orioles blast Reds, 8-5, for 3rd straight win
"CINCINNATI — Last weekend, Mike Elias said he plans on “going for it” at the MLB trade deadline. To do that, though, his team would have to play better in the coming weeks to put the Baltimore Orioles’ president of baseball operations in a position to be a buyer. Instead, the Orioles responded with four straight losses after Elias’ comments. Baltimore’s back-to-back lopsided defeats to the ...
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