Samuel Basallo homers as Orioles top Reds 3-0 in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, and Trevor Rogers pitched five effective innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on July 4. The Orioles opened the scoring with a double steal in the first inning, allowing Gunnar Henderson to score after a throwing error by Tyler Stephenson. Basallo's 13th homer of the season came in the third inning off Brady Singer. Rogers allowed only two hits and struck out four but issued five walks, tying his career high. The Orioles' bullpen closed out the game, with Tyler Wells earning his first save since September 2023. The Reds are set to see Hunter Greene return from the injured list for his season debut on July 5.
- •Baltimore Orioles win 3-0 against Cincinnati Reds.
- •Basallo's home run highlights a strong offensive showing.
- •Trevor Rogers allows two hits in five innings pitched.
- •Tyler Wells earns his first save since September 2023.
- •Reds to welcome Hunter Greene back from injury for next game.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Basallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Samuel Basallo hits 2-run homer to back Trevor Rogers as Orioles blank Reds 3-0
"Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night. Gunnar Henderson extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single on the first pitch of the game, Pete Alonso walked, and Basallo hit his 14th home run of the season.
"Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. The Orioles executed a double steal in the first inning and Gunnar Henderson scored when the throw to third base from Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson sailed into left field for an error.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:37 AMBasallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night. Gunnar Henderson extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single on the first pitch of the game, Pete Alonso walked, and Basallo hit his 14th home run of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:10 AMSamuel Basallo hits 2-run homer to back Trevor Rogers as Orioles blank Reds 3-0
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night. The Orioles executed a double steal in the first inning and Gunnar Henderson scored when the throw to third base from Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson sailed into left field for an error.
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