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On Friday night, the Reds defeated the Angels 7-1. To secure the victory, they scored five runs in the eighth inning.

A three-run home run by Elly De La Cruz helped end a three-game losing slide. De La Cruz went 2-for-4 for the game, scoring two runs, three RBI, and three stolen bases.

In the sixth inning, Tyler Stephenson led the Reds to a 2-1 lead with a solo home run. Cincinnati’s starting pitcher, Nick Lodolo, allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings. He gave up seven hits and had six strikeouts.

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At Great American Ballpark on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET, the Reds take on the Angels.

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