Reds Secure Ninth Consecutive Win Over Angels, Narrow NL Wild Card Gap

The Cincinnati Reds have gained momentum in their pursuit of a postseason spot, recently winning a series against the Los Angeles Angels with strong pitching and timely hitting. Hunter Greene dominated with 12 strikeouts and no walks over 6 1/3 innings in the Reds' 6-4 victory, while Brady Singer led a solid bullpen effort in a prior 4-1 win, improving his record to 11 wins for the season. Offensively, Gavin Lux was a key contributor with a home run and an insurance RBI double, and TJ Friedl's clutch sacrifice fly helped secure the late lead. The Reds' speed, highlighted by Elly De La Cruz scoring twice from first base, pressured the Angels' defense and demonstrated their aggressive play style. Cincinnati remains just one game out of the third NL Wild Card spot, riding a recent 5-3 run and looking to capitalize on this winning streak as the pennant race intensifies. Meanwhile, the Angels have shown resilience but have struggled with consistency, making this matchup crucial for both teams as they battle for playoff positioning.