Hunter Greene Strikes Out 12, Noelvi Marte Powers Reds to 6-4 Win Over Angels in Anaheim (August 19, 2025)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Defeat Los Angeles Angels 6-4 Behind Hunter Greene’s 12 Strikeouts

The Cincinnati Reds claimed a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on August 19, 2025, in Anaheim, fueled by a masterful performance from Hunter Greene and key contributions throughout the lineup. Greene delivered 12 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings, allowing just three runs on six hits without issuing a walk.

Hunter Greene’s Dominance on the Mound

Hunter Greene was electric from the start, becoming the first Cincinnati Reds pitcher since 2014 to record at least 12 strikeouts with zero walks in a game. His pitching kept the Angels’ potent offense at bay and set the tone for the Reds’ evening.

Big Nights for Noelvi Marte and Miguel Andujar

Noelvi Marte powered the Reds’ offense with a home run, a double, and two RBI, while extending his hitting streak to 10 consecutive games. Miguel Andujar provided key support with three hits, including a double, and two RBI. Marte’s and Andujar’s timely hitting proved crucial in building and maintaining Cincinnati’s lead.

Late-Inning Offense Secures Win

In the ninth inning, Jose Trevino singled, Ke’Bryan Hayes was hit by a pitch, and Will Benson drew a pinch-hit walk to load the bases. TJ Friedl delivered a sacrifice fly, scoring Trevino for the go-ahead run, and Gavin Lux followed with an RBI double off Kenley Jansen to give the Reds a 6-4 edge. The Reds’ bullpen, including Luis Mey who earned the win, held the Angels in check through the final frames.

Angels’ Highlights Not Enough

Jo Adell homered twice for Los Angeles, including a solo shot off Luis Mey in the eighth. Mike Trout doubled and scored on Taylor Ward’s first-inning single, giving the Angels a quick lead, but the Reds responded quickly and never trailed after the fourth inning.

Key Moments

The decisive moment came in the ninth after a flurry of baserunners for Cincinnati. Following a Marte strikeout, clutch at-bats by Trevino, Hayes, Benson, and Friedl pushed Cincinnati in front for good. Elly De La Cruz also showcased his speed, scoring from first base on a Miguel Andujar single in the fifth.

Key Stat

Hunter Greene is the first Reds pitcher since Johnny Cueto in 2014 to strike out at least 12 batters while issuing no walks in a game.

Up Next

The Reds will send Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.73 ERA) to the mound in the series finale against the Angels' Yusei Kikuchi (6-8, 3.52 ERA) on Wednesday.

In summary

The Cincinnati Reds earned a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels by combining dominant pitching from Hunter Greene, key offensive performances by Noelvi Marte and Miguel Andujar, and clutch late-inning execution. This win strengthens Cincinnati’s position in the standings, while the Angels showed fight but could not overcome the Reds’ all-around performance. The teams will conclude their three-game set next, with pitching matchups set to entertain fans looking for high-level MLB action.

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