Thrilling Start! 
The Cincinnati Reds clinched a convincing 4-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels, and what a game it was! Our guys got off to a flying start in the top of the 1st inning. TJ Friedl singled to center, opening the door for Gavin Lux to hammer a two-run homer to right field, putting us up 2-0 instantly. Lux really showed off his power with that 387-footer! 
Although Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte couldn't capitalize, Spencer Steer and Austin Hays made the Angels work on their toes with their back-to-back hits. Defense Holds Strong 
In the bottom of the 1st, the Angels managed to squeeze a run in, courtesy of a Taylor Ward double, but our fielders quickly bounced back with a crucial double play initiated by Noelvi Marte and Elly De La Cruz. The Reds' defense was electric throughout, ensuring that the Angels couldn't muster another run. One standout moment was in the 2nd as Christian Moore grounded into a double play, cutting short any newfound momentum the Angels looked to build.Securing The Win! 
Into the later innings, our Reds continued to play aggressive baseball. Austin Hays added to the tally in the 5th inning with a sacrifice fly that brought De La Cruz home, extending the lead to 3-1. Ke'Bryan Hayes then tripled in the 8th, with Matt McLain hitting a sacrifice fly to extend our lead even further. The combined brilliance on the mound and from our lineup ensured that the Angels barely got a sniff toward the end. Lewis Rengifo was foiled in the closing moments by our pitchers, sealing a well-earned Reds victory. 
A sterling all-around team performance, highlighting pitching prowess and clutch hits! Let's keep the momentum going, Reds fans!
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 |