Reds Fall Short in Pitcher's Duel
What a nail-biter we had today!
Our Cincinnati Reds showed great promise early on but ultimately couldn't hold off the Los Angeles Angels, who eked out a 2-1 victory. It was a game dominated by strong pitching performances on both sides with just a few opportunities for scoring.Emerging Ahead Early
The Reds struck first in the 3rd inning when Ke'Bryan Hayes doubled to right field, setting the stage for Noelvi Marte to bring him home with a single to left.
Marte's hustle got us on the board, and for a while, it looked like our pitching could make that one run stand to secure the win. Miguel Andujar and Austin Hays certainly gave us hope with some sharp hits, although the Angels' infield was tough to crack.Angels Stage a Comeback
[The Angels managed to tie the game in the 4th inning thanks to a solo homer by Yoan Moncada.
Both sides then wrestled in a tense standoff—pitch after pitch. It wasn't until the bottom of the 8th when the Angels broke through again. With Bryce Teodosio reaching third base on a wild pitch, Luis Rengifo's single to left drove home the go-ahead run. Despite our attempts to respond, Miguel Andujar and his teammates couldn't quite pull through in the 9th inning.Gut-Wrenching Finish
Our boys fought hard, with T.J. Friedl hustling on the bases and the pitching staff doing a commendable job dealing with the Angels' heavy hitters, especially Mike Trout. In the end, the 8th inning proved to be the turning point we just couldn't recover from. But Reds fans, let's not hang our heads too low. The fight in our team is undeniable, and with performances like today, we'll bounce back in no time!
Keep your faith in the Reds strong, and let's look forward to the next battle on the diamond! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Angels (August 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |