Reds Defeat Angels Behind Lowe's 3-Run Double

Cincinnati snaps 3-game skid with 7-3 win over Los Angeles

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:02am

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Nathaniel Lowe hit a 3-run double in the first inning to spark the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The win snapped a 3-game losing streak for the Reds.

Why it matters

The Reds have struggled to find consistency this season, so this win could provide a much-needed boost as they look to climb back into playoff contention in the NL Central. For the Angels, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing start to the year under new manager Kurt Suzuki.

The details

Lowe's big double in the first inning gave the Reds an early 4-0 lead. Cincinnati would go on to score 7 runs, while the Angels could only muster 3 runs in response. Reds starter Graham Ashcraft pitched 6 solid innings to earn the win. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki was ejected in the 8th inning for arguing a call.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Nathaniel Lowe

Cincinnati Reds infielder who hit a 3-run double in the first inning to give the Reds an early lead.

Kurt Suzuki

First-year manager of the Los Angeles Angels who was ejected in the 8th inning for arguing a call.

Graham Ashcraft

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher who earned the win after pitching 6 solid innings.

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What they’re saying

“That first inning really set the tone for us. Nathaniel came up big with that double to give us the early lead, and we were able to hold on from there.”

— David Bell, Cincinnati Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds and Angels will wrap up their 3-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

This win was an important bounce-back performance for the Reds, who have struggled to find consistency so far this season. Lowe's big hit in the first inning set the tone, and the Reds' pitching was able to make the lead hold up. For the Angels, the loss is another setback as they try to turn things around under new manager Kurt Suzuki.