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Rengifo Lifts Angels Past Reds 2-1 After Kikuchi’s Seven Strong Innings

A revamped pitch plan powered Kikuchi through seven innings, offering a needed reset after recent short starts.

Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Luis Rengifo delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth after Bryce Teodosio doubled and moved to third on a wild pitch.
  • Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings on 88 pitches, thriving with a deliberate shift toward more curveballs and far fewer sliders after consulting hitters and coaches.
  • Nick Martinez limited the Angels to one run over six innings for Cincinnati, with Yoán Moncada’s solo homer accounting for Los Angeles’ early offense.
  • With Kenley Jansen unavailable because of left rib discomfort, Reid Detmers handled the eighth for the win and Luis Garcia recorded his first major-league save in a perfect ninth.
  • Shortstop Zach Neto exited with left-wrist soreness after being hit by a pitch, with the team set to use Thursday’s off day for evaluation.