Reds Ride Gavin Lux Power to Ninth Straight Win Over Angels
The Cincinnati Reds just keep finding ways to deliver, and on Monday night in Anaheim, it was Gavin Lux who set the tone. In the opener of a crucial nine-game road trip, Lux homered early and the Reds never looked back, earning a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. That win wasn’t just another tally in the standings — it marked their ninth straight triumph over the Angels, a streak that now stretches all the way back to 2019.
Lux, who grew up playing in California’s climate during his days with the Dodgers, seemed right at home under the warm skies and cool evening breeze. His two-run shot in the first inning gave Cincinnati instant momentum, and he later added another hit, continuing a scorching August in which his bat has been one of the most reliable parts of the lineup. Manager Terry Francona has praised Lux’s steady approach, noting that while power has come in bursts, his consistency at the plate has been the bigger story. Over the past couple of weeks, he’s been hitting over .400, piecing together quality at-bats night after night.
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On the mound, right-hander Brady Singer delivered exactly what the Reds needed. He went six innings, allowing just one run on six hits, and benefited from some highlight-reel defense at third base by Ke’Bryan Hayes. Singer has been on a roll lately, giving up one run or fewer in three of his last four starts, and he spoke afterward about how much fun it is to pitch in meaningful games down the stretch. For a team sitting just one game behind the New York Mets for the final National League Wild Card spot, those innings are as valuable as they come.
The Reds’ offense didn’t stop with Lux. Elly De La Cruz opened the fifth with a triple and scored on a sacrifice fly from Austin Hays, while Hayes himself tripled in the eighth before Matt McLain brought him home. Although they left a few chances on the bases, the Reds made the most of key opportunities, showing the kind of situational hitting needed in a playoff chase.
In the bullpen, several heavily used relievers had the night off, but Scott Barlow stepped up in their absence. He struck out four of the five batters he faced across 1 1/3 innings, securing his first save as a Red and shutting the door on any late Angels push. It was the kind of gritty performance that has defined this stretch run for Cincinnati.
With 36 games left in the season, every win feels magnified. The Reds know they’ll be tested soon by teams like the Dodgers, Mets, Padres, Cubs, and Brewers, but Francona has kept his group focused on the game in front of them rather than the challenges weeks ahead. For now, the story remains simple: the Reds are hot, their confidence is growing, and they’re firmly in the thick of the playoff hunt.
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