Cincinnati Reds chase a series win on the road against the Los Angeles Angels as Hunter Greene returns from the injured list to anchor the rotation. Greene’s electric profile—100 mph fastball, elite whiff rates, and a 2.47 ERA this season—puts him in position to pile up Ks against an Angels lineup that has struggled with strikeouts in the second half. The Reds have owned this matchup lately, riding a seven-game win streak against Los Angeles dating back to 2023.

The preview leans into bold bets: Reds -0.5 first five innings, Greene over 6.5 strikeouts, and Trout under 1.5 total bases, a trio that hinges on Greene’s stuff and Trout’s recent volatility. Hendricks upsides for the Angels, Reds hitters have torched him in the past, and Trout’s three-true-outcome profile has him chasing lines rather than making contact. In short, Greene’s return is the key, with the parlay hinging on his early dominance and Trout’s ability to avoid big hits.