BALTIMORE (AP) — Jeremiah Jackson finished a triple short of the cycle, Gunnar Henderson homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday night.
Colton Cowser had two hits and Coby Mayo drove in two runs for the Orioles, who have won four of five.
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb reacts while returning to the dugout after the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates with Gunnar Henderson (2) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
From left, Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30), second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) and right fielder Colton Cowser celebrate their team's victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson follows through on a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson (82) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Grant Wolfram (1-0) pitched a scorelss inning for the win as five Baltimore relievers combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings.
With the score tied 2-all in the fourth, Mayo's fielder's choice grounder scored Leody Tavares with the go-ahead run. Jackson followed with a double to score Mayo.
Jackson homered to left field against Caleb Kilian in the seventh and singled in the eighth.
Henderson gave the Orioles a 2-1 lead with a solo homer in the third, his sixth of the season.
Heliot Ramos had two hits and two RBIs for the Giants, who had won a season-high three straight. Logan Webb (1-2) allowed four runs and five hits over six innings.
Baltimore right-hander Chris Bassitt, roughed up for 10 runs in 6 1/3 innings over his first two starts, gave up two runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings while throwing 89 pitches.
Orioles cleanup hitter Pete Alonso went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk to drop his batting average to .167.
Before the game, Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle inflammation. Baltimore designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle exited in the second inning with left foot pain after stumbling between first and second on a double.
Giants second baseman Luis Arraez left in the fifth with a bruised right wrist. He had been kicked in the hand by baserunner Dylan Beavers in the fourth.
Giants right-hander Adrian Houser (0-1, 3.97 ERA) faces Baltimore lefty Cade Povich (0-0, 3.18) in Sunday’s series finale.
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb reacts while returning to the dugout after the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates with Gunnar Henderson (2) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
From left, Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30), second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) and right fielder Colton Cowser celebrate their team's victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson follows through on a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson (82) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Skylar Diggins is headed to Chicago while Satou Sabally is coming to New York as WNBA free agents can officially sign Saturday.
Diggins spent the past two seasons with the Seattle Storm before coming to the Sky — a move announced on social media. The seven-time All-Star gives the team another veteran guard and brings her closer to where she grew up in South Bend, Indiana. She averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 assists last season.
Sabally's move to New York was confirmed by her agent Zack Miller. She joins an already stacked roster as Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu already said they'll be back in New York.
Sabally also looked at coming to the Liberty last season when she was also a free agent before landing with the Phoenix Mercury. Sabally averaged 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists to earn an All-Star spot — her third.
She raised her game in the postseason, averaging 19 points and seven rebounds before suffering a concussion in Game 3 of the series against Las Vegas that caused her to miss the final game of the series.
While Diggins and Sabally are changing teams, Kelsey Mitchell and Dearica Hamby are staying put. Mitchell will continue her time in Indiana pairing with Caitlin Clark for one of the most talented backcourts in the league.
“For nearly a decade, Kelsey has been a foundational piece of the Indiana Fever and securing her return was our highest priority. Kelsey Mitchell is among the top of a long list of a great athletes who have elevated not only our city and franchise, but their sport as a whole,” Fever general manager Amber Cox said. “She further cemented her legacy last season, and we hope her return underscores how much she is valued by our entire organization.”
Hamby announced on social media that she was returning to the Los Angeles Sparks. The three-time All-Star will be part of a talented group that includes newly signed Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
Other moves announced Saturday include Arike Ogunbowale re-signing with Dallas and Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard joining the Wings. Smith was the league's co-defensive Player of the Year last season. Natisha Hiedeman's heading to Seattle.
The expansion Tempo signed Brittney Sykes to partner with Marina Mabrey in the backcourt. Sykes averaged 14.1 points, 4.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds while playing for Washington and Seattle last season.
“Brittney is an elite competitor who impacts winning on both ends of the floor,” Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers said. “Her defensive versatility, toughness and leadership set a standard, and adding a player of her caliber and All-Star experience is a significant step as we continue to build our roster.”
Mabrey, who was selected by the Tempo in the expansion draft, averaged 14.4 points last season as well as being a secondary playmaker and physical perimeter defender.
The Portland Fire signed unrestricted free agent forward Bridget Carleton, the first overall pick in the WNBA expansion draft.
Carleton played for the last seven seasons for the Minnesota Lynx and averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds a game last season off the bench.
“I’m so honored and excited to be part of the group bringing the WNBA back to Portland,” Carleton said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get to work and to help build something special in Rose City.”
The Fire also signed veteran guard Karlie Samuelson on Saturday.
Diggins wasn’t the only player the Sky signed on the first day of free agency. Chicago is bringing back forward Azura Stevens, who helped the franchise win a title in 2021.
“I’m truly excited to be coming home to join the Chicago Sky,” Stevens said. “This city means everything to me. The culture, the people, the passion for the game. To have the opportunity to come back to Chicago is amazing. I’m ready to get to work, embrace the moment, and give everything I have. Let’s work.”
Stevens played the past three years with the Sparks, finishing second in Most Improved Player voting last season. She averaged 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks.
Chicago also re-signed guard Courtney Vandersloot to a multiyear deal according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. Vandersloot tore her ACL last year in June.
The Sky also acquired guard Jacy Sheldon from the Washington Mystics. The Mystics receive Chicago’s 2028 first-round pick.
The Sky re-signed center Elizabeth Williams, who has been with the team since 2023. She averaged 8.5 points and 5.2 rebounds last season, appearing in 43 games with 15 starts.
The Dream brought back Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada on Saturday to go along with Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon to lock in their core group.
“This is a group that believes in Atlanta, believes in each other and is united in the pursuit of a championship,” Dream GM Dan Padover said. “Allisha, Brionna, Jordin, Naz and Rhyne represent the standard we are building here in Atlanta; talented, unselfish and fully committed to winning. Their decision to continue building together, in this city and with each other, speaks to their belief in our vision and culture — one built to win, with great players and even better people.”
The group was instrumental in the Dream’s 2025 season, which included 30 wins and a .682 winning percentage, the best marks in team history.
In addition to re-signing Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the Fever brought in free agent forward Monique Billings following a one-year stint with the expansion Golden State Valkyries. Billings appeared in 26 games, averaging 7.3 points per game.
AP Sports Writer Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Oregon, contributed to this report.
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FILE - Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) looks to pass against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)
FILE - Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins moves the ball against New York Liberty during a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
