Game Details
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Series Status: Reds lead 2–0
- Broadcast: MLB Network, FDSNOH, FDSNW
Pitching Matchup
- Reds: Nick Martinez (10–9, 4.73 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 98 K)
- Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (6–8, 3.52 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 149 K)
Martinez has helped Cincinnati win 6 of his last 7 appearances despite some volatility. Kikuchi has been more consistent, especially at home, and brings a strong strikeout profile to the mound.
Players to Watch
Cincinnati Reds
- Spencer Steer: 17 doubles, 2 triples, 15 HR – versatile threat
- Noelvi Marte: 19-for-43 (.442) over last 10 games – 6 doubles, 3 HR
- Miguel Andújar: Key bat in the middle of the order
Los Angeles Angels
- Nolan Schanuel: .269 AVG, 22 doubles, 10 HR – steady top-of-lineup bat
- Zach Neto: 12-for-42 (.286) last 10 games – 4 HR, 9 RBI
- Jo Adell: Power potential, but streaky
Betting Insights
The Reds are riding a 3-game win streak and have gone 27–8 when hitting 2+ HRs in a game. Angels rank 3rd in MLB with 178 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 9
Los Angeles Angels – 137
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
