The Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels play the middle contest of a three-game interleague series Tuesday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

Gavin Lux hit an early two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds used three leadoff triples to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Monday night. TJ Friedl had a leadoff single in the first inning off Victor Mederos,

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.

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The Cincinnati Reds are currently 1 1/2 games out of a playoff spot halfway through August, with a 65-60 record. Many would say that the pitching has been the only reason they are in the position they're in,

The Reds are giving Jake Fraley a chance to find more playing time. The team designated the veteran outfielder for assignment on Sunday morning after the hyperextended knee he suffered the night before checked out healthy.