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Angels slugger Jorge Soler unleashes a towering grand slam to power his team to a much-needed victory over the Reds.Cincinnati Today
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 on Friday night, powered by a grand slam from Jorge Soler in the eighth inning. Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also hit home runs for the Angels, who snapped a seven-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park. Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run on two hits.
Why it matters
This was a much-needed win for the Angels, who had struggled mightily in Cincinnati in recent years. The offensive outburst, led by the power hitting of Soler, Neto and Lowe, could be a sign that the Angels’ bats are starting to come alive after a slow start to the season.
The details
Soler’s grand slam in the eighth inning broke the game open for the Angels, who had led 5-1 at that point. Neto and Lowe also hit solo home runs earlier in the game to provide the Angels with additional offensive firepower. On the mound, Kochanowicz turned in an excellent start, limiting the Reds’ offense to just one run over seven innings.
The game was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.
The players
Jorge Soler
An outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to help lead his team to victory.
Zach Neto
A rookie infielder for the Los Angeles Angels who hit a solo home run in the game.
Josh Lowe
An outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who also hit a solo home run in the victory.
Jack Kochanowicz
The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, who pitched seven strong innings and only allowed one run.
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What they’re saying
“That grand slam was a huge momentum shift for us. It really opened the game up and allowed us to cruise to the win.”
— Jorge Soler, Outfielder, Los Angeles Angels
The takeaway
The Angels’ offensive outburst, led by the power hitting of Soler, Neto and Lowe, could be a sign that the team’s bats are starting to come alive after a slow start to the season. This win snaps a seven-game losing streak for the Angels at Great American Ball Park, providing a much-needed boost as they look to climb back into contention in the AL West.