Hunter Greene struck out 12 in 6 1/3 innings, and Noelvi Marte homered, doubled, and drove in two runs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Tuesday night.
The Reds broke a late tie in the ninth when Jose Trevino scored on TJ Friedl’s sacrifice fly, and Gavin Lux followed with an RBI double off Kenley Jansen (5-3) to secure the win.
Miguel Andujar fueled the offense with a 3-for-4 night, including a double and two RBI. Greene, meanwhile, gave up six hits and three runs without issuing a walk. Luis Mey (2-0) allowed Jo Adell’s second solo homer of the game in the eighth but still earned the win.
Elly De Los Angeles Cruz showcased his speed in the fifth, scoring from first on Andujar’s single. In the first, Mike Trout doubled and scored on Taylor Ward’s RBI single off a 100-mph fastball. Adell added homers in the fourth and seventh to keep the Angels close.
In the fourth inning, De Los Angeles Cruz led off with a single and later scored on Andujar’s double. Marte then drove him in with a two-bagger, extending his hitting streak to 10 games and putting the Reds ahead 3-1.
Key Moment:
With the game tied in the ninth, Marte struck out to start the inning. But Trevino singled, Ke’Bryan Hayes was hit by a pitch, and pinch-hitter Will Benson walked to load the bases. Friedl’s sac fly broke the tie, and Lux’s double added insurance.
Key Stat:
Greene became the first Reds pitcher since Johnny Cueto in 2014 to strike out at least 12 batters without walking any.
Up Next:
The series finale is Wednesday, with Cincinnati’s Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.73 ERA) facing Los Angeles lefty Yusei Kikuchi (6-8, 3.52 ERA).
