Angels Crush Reds 10-2 in Lopsided Loss

Cincinnati's offense remains stagnant as Los Angeles pulls away late

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:03pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with blurred, fragmented forms representing the dynamic action of a baseball game, conveying the high-energy intensity of the Angels' offensive outburst against the Reds.The Angels' offensive explosion overwhelms the Reds in a lopsided defeat, exposing Cincinnati's continued struggles at the plate.Cincinnati Today

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 on Friday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park. Jorge Soler hit a grand slam in a five-run eighth inning, while Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homered for the Angels. The Reds' offense continued to struggle, unable to keep pace with the Angels' offensive outburst.

Why it matters

The loss is another setback for the struggling Reds, who have had difficulty generating consistent offense this season. The Angels, on the other hand, were able to break out of their recent slump with a dominant performance at the plate.

The details

The Angels jumped out to an early lead, with Neto and Lowe both hitting solo home runs in the first and second innings, respectively. The Reds were unable to respond, managing just two runs on the night. In the eighth inning, the Angels broke the game open, as Soler hit a grand slam to cap a five-run frame and put the game out of reach.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Jorge Soler

An outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to break the game open.

Zach Neto

A rookie infielder for the Los Angeles Angels who hit a solo home run in the first inning.

Josh Lowe

An outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

Jack Kochanowicz

The winning pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, improving his record to 2-0 on the season.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't get anything going offensively tonight. Credit to the Angels, they came out swinging and we couldn't match their energy.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

The takeaway

The Reds' offensive struggles continue to plague them, as they were unable to keep pace with the Angels' powerful lineup. This loss is another setback in what has been a difficult start to the season for Cincinnati.