Reds Bats Silenced in Loss to Angels

Cincinnati's offense struggles again as they fall 10-2 to Los Angeles

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:40am

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The Cincinnati Reds were unable to get their bats going, falling 10-2 to the Los Angeles Angels in their latest matchup. Reds starting pitcher Rhett Lowder struggled, recording the worst start of his MLB career so far.

Why it matters

The Reds have now lost three of their last four games, falling further behind in the competitive NL Central division race. Their inability to generate consistent offense has been a recurring issue this season, putting pressure on the pitching staff.

The details

Lowder lasted just 3.1 innings, giving up 7 runs on 8 hits. The Reds' lineup managed only 2 runs on 5 hits against the Angels' pitching. This continues a troubling trend for Cincinnati, who have scored 3 runs or fewer in 6 of their 10 games so far this year.

  • The game was played on April 10, 2026.
  • This was the Reds' 10th game of the 2026 MLB season.

The players

Rhett Lowder

The Reds' starting pitcher, who had the worst outing of his young MLB career so far.

Los Angeles Angels

The Reds' opponent, who took advantage of the Reds' offensive struggles to win the game 10-2.

Cincinnati Reds

The home team, who were unable to get their bats going in this loss.

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What’s next

The Reds will look to bounce back in their next game against the Angels on April 11.

The takeaway

The Reds' inability to consistently produce offense has been a major issue early in the season, putting pressure on their pitching staff and making it difficult to keep pace in the NL Central division race.