Game Recap: A Tough Outing for the Angels 
It was a tough day for us Angels fans as we watched our beloved team fall to the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 4-1 at Angel Stadium. The game started with a bang for the Reds, as Gavin Lux knocked a 387-foot homer into right field, bringing TJ Friedl home and giving the Reds an early 2-0 lead. Our defense did its best to limit the damage in the top of the 1st inning, but we couldn't stop the initial fire from the Reds.Fighting Spirit in the First Inning 
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In the bottom of the 1st inning, we saw a glimpse of hope as Taylor Ward delivered a stunning double to right field, allowing Nolan Schanuel to score and cutting the deficit to 2-1. Unfortunately, the inning ended on a sour note with Yoan Moncada lining into a double play, cutting our rally short.Opportunities Lost and Missed Chances 
Throughout the game, we had several chances to close the gap, with notable performances from Schanuel, who managed two singles, and Luis Rengifo, who had a couple of walks. Unfortunately, our bats fell silent in critical moments, and we just couldn't capitalize on runners in scoring positions. The Reds gradually extended their lead with an additional run each in the 5th and 8th innings, but thanks to our pitching change, Andrew Chafin and the bullpen managed to prevent further damage.Falling Short in the End 
Despite the efforts, all our hopes of a comeback were dashed in the bottom of the 9th inning when Zach Neto, representing our last hope, struck out swinging. It was a game of missed opportunities, yet there's still plenty of baseball left this season. Let’s keep our hopes high and continue to support the team as they bounce back! Go Halos! 
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Angels (August 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |