Overview
- The Orioles beat the Reds 8-5 on Saturday night after rookie Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning, his 14th of the season.
- Hunter Greene made his season debut after March elbow surgery and was charged with eight runs in 3 1/3 innings as he struggled with control and command.
- Brandon Young took the win with five innings pitched, Tyler Wells recorded the save, and Rhett Lowder, moved to the bullpen when Greene returned, threw three scoreless relief innings.
- Baltimore failed to complete a sweep when the Reds won the Sunday finale 3-2 despite a strong outing from Kyle Bradish, leaving the Orioles’ momentum uneven.
- Both clubs received All-Star recognition this weekend with Adley Rutschman named to the AL team and Sal Stewart and Chase Burns added to the NL roster, as Cincinnati evaluates rotation and bullpen options.