Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1

Gavin Lux had a two-run homer among his two hits and Brady Singer allowed one run in six innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday.

The Cincinnati Reds face the Los Angeles Angels in a regular season MLB game on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (8/18/25) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

All things considered, Terry Francona probably couldn't have asked for a better start to his team's key nine-game road trip.

Elly De La Cruz and the Cinicinnati Reds are in Los Angeles tonight to face off with the Angels in game one of a three games series.

In all likelihood, the Angels' 2025 season will be largely forgettable regardless of how many extra-inning games they win. But the resilience demonstrated by their young players could help build confidence that will last them into 2026 and beyond.

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