Cincinnati Reds tops Los Angeles Angels 7-3
Game Summary
Cincinnati Reds topped Los Angeles Angels 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Cincinnati Reds's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Cincinnati Reds pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Mike Trout led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 1-for-3, 2 RBI. Los Angeles Angels reliever Brent Suter threw 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Elly De La Cruz led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 3-for-4. Cincinnati Reds reliever Pierce Johnson threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Los Angeles Angels starter George Klassen: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 5 BB (72 pitches). An early exit before recording 2 full innings. K/BB ratio of 0.4 points to command issues. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.00).
Cincinnati Reds starter Brandon Williamson: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 6 BB (93 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (5 pitchers) was scoreless over 5.0 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Los Angeles Angels: 5 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.179). Drew 9 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Zach Neto (2-for-4).
Cincinnati Reds: 6 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.240). Drew 8 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Elly De La Cruz (3-for-4).