Game Details
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports West, Bally Sports Ohio
Team Form & Storylines
Cincinnati Reds
- Record: 66–60 (3rd in NL Central)
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Streak: W2
- Recent Highlight: Opened the series with a 4–1 win, their ninth straight victory over the Angels
The Reds are surging on their West Coast swing, winning back-to-back games and improving to 6–3 over their last nine. Hunter Greene returns to the mound with a 2.47 ERA and 0.93 WHIP, fresh off a dominant six-strikeout, no-walk outing. Offensively, Elly De La Cruz leads the team with 19 HR and 76 RBI, while Miguel Andujar is batting .375 over his last 10 games.
Los Angeles Angels
- Record: 60–65 (4th in AL West)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L1
- Recent Highlight: Lost opener despite a strong showing from Zach Neto (5 HR in last 10 games)
The Angels are trying to stay competitive despite a long injury list, including Jorge Soler, Anthony Rendon, and Robert Stephenson. Kyle Hendricks starts tonight with a 4.88 ERA and 82 strikeouts, but he’s coming off a rough outing (5 ER in 4 IP). Taylor Ward remains the power leader with 29 HR and 91 RBI, while Nolan Schanuel leads the team in batting average (.272).
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Reds | Hunter Greene | 5–3, 2.47 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 79 K |
| Angels | Kyle Hendricks | 6–8, 4.88 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 82 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | Reds | 19 HR, 76 RBI, 6-game hit streak |
| Miguel Andujar | Reds | .375 AVG last 10 games |
| Taylor Ward | Angels | 29 HR, 91 RBI |
| Zach Neto | Angels | 5 HR, 9 RBI last 10 games |
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds – 150
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
