Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET
Broadcast: FS1, Bally Sports West, Bally Sports Ohio
Match Overview
The Reds, third in the NL Central and chasing a Wild Card spot, begin a three-game road series against the Angels, who sit fourth in the AL West and have won 6 of their last 10. Both teams are hovering near .500 and need a strong series to stay in postseason contention.
Pitching Matchup
Starting pitchers have not been officially announced as of preview time.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Reds | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Batting Avg | .244 | .251 |
| Team ERA | 4.12 | 4.67 |
| Road/Home Record | 29-31 | 33-30 |
| Over/Under Trends | 4 overs in last 10 | 8 overs in last 10 |
- Cincinnati has gone 2–2 as a moneyline favorite in its last 10 games.
- Los Angeles has played as an underdog in 8 of its last 10 games and won 4 of those.
Players to Watch
- Reds:
- Elly De La Cruz: 19 HR, 76 RBI, .286 AVG over last 5 games
- TJ Friedl: .267 AVG, 18 doubles, 10 HR
- Spencer Steer: 15 HR, 37 BB, 5 RBI in last 5 games
- Angels:
- Taylor Ward: 29 HR, 90 RBI — ranks 8th in MLB HR, 6th in RBI
- Nolan Schanuel: .267 AVG, 21 doubles, 10 HR
- Zach Neto: .271 AVG — team-best batting average
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds – 115
Los Angeles Angels 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
