The Cincinnati Reds continue their chase for a postseason berth and attempt to complete a sweep when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday evening for the finale of their three-game series. Cincinnati (67-60), which has won three straight overall after beginning this set with 4-1 and 6-4 victories over Los Angeles, trails the New York Mets (67-58) by one game for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.
Gavin Lux gave the Reds a lead they never would relinquish before an out was recorded in the series opener, belting his fifth home run of the season after TJ Friedl led off the game with a single. Noelvi Marte and Miguel Andujar each drove in two runs in the middle contest before Friedl lifted a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to snap a tie and Lu