The Los Angeles Angels topped the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 at Great American Ball Park. That snapped a seven-game skid in Cincinnati and showed off a mix of power and steady pitching that just might help the Angels’ season arc.
The night had a wild five-run grand slam from Jorge Soler. Zach Neto and Josh Lowe went deep, and Jack Kochanowicz dominated for seven innings as the Angels shook off early resistance to pull away.
Game recap: Angels deliver a decisive win in Cincinnati
The Angels grabbed control early and just didn’t let go. The Reds couldn’t get much going through the middle innings.
After a competitive start, Los Angeles pulled away with a late burst of offense. That late push really showed off the visitors’ depth and resilience.
Offensive highlights
There were moments of fireworks from the Angels’ lineup that carried the night. Soler delivered the decisive blow.
- Jorge Soler smashed a five-run grand slam in the eighth and added a two-out double in the third. He was clearly the game’s central catalyst.
- Zach Neto and Josh Lowe each homered. Neto’s fifth of the season marked another rookie milestone, and Lowe finally snapped a slow start with a solo shot in the sixth.
- Elly De La Cruz gave Cincinnati a late spark, launching his fourth homer of the season in the ninth for the Reds’ second run.
- Eugenio Suárez had Cincinnati’s lone early hit through four innings, then added a single in the sixth. The Reds kept chasing a comeback that just never materialized.
- Sal Stewart, a rookie leader in several hitting categories, went 0-for-3 against the Angels but stayed a focal point in the Reds’ lineup.
Pitching and defense
Jack Kochanowicz (2-0) worked seven strong innings. He allowed just one run on two hits and walked two, pitching the Angels to a comfortable win.
Chase Burns (1-1) struggled for Cincinnati. He gave up five earned runs, seven hits, and four walks over 5 1/3 innings while trying to hold the line against a late Angels surge.
Rookie notes and late-inning drama
The night had a few storylines beyond the scoreboard. Soler’s late-inning blast highlighted the power potential in this lineup.
Neto’s and Lowe’s homers showed there’s depth beyond the top hitters. Cincinnati’s prospects tried to spark a rally—Sal Stewart stayed central for the Reds’ future—yet the Angels answered with timely hits and patient at-bats when it counted.
What this means for the teams
The win pushed the Angels to a .500 record or better after 14 games for the sixth straight season (and the eighth of nine). That’s not nothing.
It also marked a milestone in the 2026 campaign—a sign they can win on the road, not just at home. For Cincinnati, the loss highlighted the challenge of sustaining offense against quality pitching and a disciplined lineup away from home.
Upcoming matchups
Looking ahead, the next game features a pitching duel between George Klassen (0-0, 6.75 ERA) for the Angels and Brandon Williamson (1-1, 4.76) for the Reds.
The teams will meet again with fresh focus. Both sides want to build on recent performances, but there are still a few issues from Cincinnati they’ll need to iron out.
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