Hunter Greene Looks to Extend Reds’ Wild Card Push

The Cincinnati Reds will try to make it 10 straight wins over the Los Angeles Angels when the two teams meet Tuesday night at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Reds took the opener 4-1 behind Brady Singer’s 11th win of the season, and now Hunter Greene takes the mound looking to keep Cincinnati’s postseason hopes alive.

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Match Information

• Sport: Baseball (MLB)
• Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
• Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
• Start Time: 9:38 PM ET
• Broadcast: FDSOH

Betting Odds

• Reds Moneyline: -146
• Angels Moneyline: +124
• Runline: Reds -1.5 (+115), Angels +1.5 (-137)
• Total: 8.5 O/U (-114/-106)

The Reds Can Win If…

They get another strong start from Hunter Greene (5-3, 2.47 ERA, 0.93 WHIP), who was dominant in his first start back from injury last week against Philadelphia (6 shutout innings, 6 strikeouts). Greene has the stuff to overpower an Angels lineup that ranks 16th in batting average (.233) but thrives on the long ball.

Offensively, the Reds set the tone early Monday with Gavin Lux’s two-run homer in the first inning and added three triples. With Elly De La Cruz (19 HR, .275 avg) and Spencer Steer (20 HR, 75 RBI) anchoring the lineup, Cincinnati has enough firepower to support Greene and continue to close the gap in the NL Wild Card race.

The Angels Can Win If…

They get a vintage outing from Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.88 ERA), who will be making his 29th career appearance against Cincinnati. While his numbers are modest, Hendricks’ experience could help him navigate a deep Reds lineup.

At the plate, the Angels remain one of the top power-hitting teams in MLB, ranking 4th in homers (176). Jo Adell (26 HR, 67 RBI) and Taylor Ward (29 HR, 85 RBI) lead the charge, while Zach Neto has been red-hot and nearly homered Monday in a key spot. If the Angels’ bats connect early, they can keep pace with Cincinnati.

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The Lean

The Reds have dominated this matchup, winning nine straight against the Angels, and Hunter Greene’s return to form adds to the momentum. Hendricks’ history against Cincinnati is decent, but the Angels’ pitching staff as a whole has been unreliable.

Model Projection: Reds 5, Angels 3

• Pick: Reds Moneyline (-146)
• Runline Lean: Reds -1.5 (+115)
• Total Lean: Under 8.5 (-106)

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