Reds bring 3-game win streak into game against Angels
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Back in a familiar climate, Gavin Lux continues to play it cool even as his August numbers have raised the temperature. Lux homered among two hits in five at-bats and right-hander Brady Singer gave up
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been dealing with a left quad issue for much of the summer. He looks like the worst of it might be over.
With two outs in the ninth, Jose Trevino started the rally with a single to left field. Ke'Bryan Hayes was hit by a pitch. Will Benson came on to pinch hit for Matt McLain and walked to load the bases with just one out. TJ Friedl followed with a fly ball to center field, scoring Jose Trevino and giving the Reds a 5-4 lead.
Cincinnati took the second game of the series, 6-4, as Hunter Greene recorded 12 strikeouts to negate Jo Adel l's two late homers for Los Angeles. The Reds have a chance to sweep the Angels with a victory today as they continue their climb to an NL Wild Card spot (1.0 game back of the Mets).
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson jammed his left thumb catching a pitch from Hunter Greene last week. Here's the latest update.
Cincinnati led 4-1 in the bottom of the seventh, but the Angels rallied to tie the game 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth. The Reds then scored two runs in the top of the ninth to get the win and the victory in the series.
Los Angeles Angels duo Jo Adell and Taylor Ward are nearing a rare home run milestone not seen by Halos since 2012.
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