ANAHEIM — The Angels got a victory and an encouraging performance from their ace pitcher on Wednesday night.

All that tarnished the 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds was the question of Zach Neto’s health. Their starting shortstop was hit by a pitch, leaving the game with what was described as left wrist soreness.

While the Angels and their fans wait to see if this will be just a minor ache for Neto, they could take solace in averting a sweep.

Starter Yusei Kikuchi had his best performance in months, allowing one run in seven innings.

The score was tied, 1-1, in the bottom of the eighth, when No. 9 hitter Bryce Teodosio snapped an 0-for-15 slump with a double into left field. Teodosio advanced to third on a wild pitch.

An out later, Luis Rengifo drove him in with a bloop single.

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