Samuel Basallo hits 2-run homer to back Trevor Rogers as Orioles blank Reds 3-0

CINCINNATI (AP) — 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.

Basallo's 13th homer came off starter Brady Singer to make it 3-0 in the third.

It was the 20th home run allowed by Singer in 17 starts this season, surpassing the 19 homers he gave up last year in 32 starts.

Rogers (6-7) limited Cincinnati to two hits and struck out four. But he matched a career high with five walks, a total he also reached May 4 against the New York Yankees.

Rico Garcia tossed two innings and Yennier Cano worked the eighth. With reliever Ryan Helsley placed on the injured list before the game, Tyler Wells pitched the ninth to finish the four-hitter.

It was the first save for Wells since Sept. 28, 2023, against the Boston Red Sox to clinch the AL East title.

Singer (3-8) permitted three runs — two earned — and three hits in five innings. He struck out six and also tied a career high with five walks.

The previous time Singer issued five walks was July 13, 2022, against the Detroit Tigers.

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, 24, got his 150th career stolen base in the third inning to become the youngest Reds player (since 1900) to reach that mark since Eric Davis at age 25.

Reds RHP Hunter Greene comes off the injured list to make his season debut Saturday night. RHP Brandon Young (6-2, 3.11 ERA) goes for the Orioles.

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Edwin Arroyo, right, turns a double play over Baltimore Orioles' Taylor Ward (3) during the third inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Baltimore Orioles' Samuel Basallo reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve will have to wait at least another game to break the record for most regular-season victories in WNBA history.

The Lynx lost in her first attempt on Friday night in a 99-86 defeat to New York. The next chance will come Monday when Minnesota hosts Connecticut. That game is on the 13th anniversary, to the day, that Mike Thibault broke Van Chancellor's record for most career regular-season wins.

Thibault finished with 379 — a mark that Reeve has equaled.

Reeve will be happy when the chase is over.

“It's become a distraction," Reeve said at shootaround Friday morning. "One way or another, we'll win another game. We'll be able to focus on stuff again. I hate it for these guys.”

Reeve has gone 379-195 during the regular season in her career with Minnesota. She took over the Lynx in 2010 and has led the franchise to four WNBA championships.

“It's an amazing record to break, just thinking about the teams and the coaches that have come through this league,” said Lynx guard Kayla McBride. “I think it says a lot.”

Her staff is filled with her former players, including Lindsay Whalen. In 2025, she added Eric Thibault.

The younger Thibault was on his father's staff in Washington when he broke the wins record. He sees a lot of similarities between the two coaches who are friends.

“The way they create an environment and culture where there's expectations and where they'll pull the best out of people. To do that over a long time takes a special person," Eric Thibault said. "They aren't the same personality wise, but I think the feeling they create in getting people to do their part is similar.”

Whenever Reeve breaks his record, the elder Thibault said he'd be happy for her.

“If I’m going to have my record broken, I'd rather it was her more than anyone I know,” Mike Thibault told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday. “We’ve been competing against each other, but were also friends. We worked together with USA Basketball. We’ve had a good relationship for a long time."

It's been a whirlwind week for Reeve, who was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame last Saturday. She flew to Dallas early the next morning to coach the Western Conference-leading Lynx, who have the best record in the WNBA at 15-5.

Whalen presented her at the Hall of Fame and was on the four championship teams. She also played for Mike Thibault in Connecticut.

“It's something that she never thought about,” Whalen said of breaking the record. “Creating a winning culture has always been important to her. What she's been able to do, speaks to her longevity, her love of the game and passion for the game.”

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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve looks on during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)