Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings, Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night. Bryce Teodosio doubled off reliever Graham Ashcraft (7-5) to open the eighth and took third on a wild pitch.

The Cincinnati Reds 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night kept them one game behind the Mets for the last NL playoff position.

With a decade-long playoff drought on track to be extended to eleven seasons, the Angels have some long-term pieces in place to break the drought—including shortstop Zach Neto. Neto debuted for the Angels just one year after the organization selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.

In Wednesday's matchup between the Angels and Reds, shortstop Zach Neto was removed from the game with an apparent injury.

In all likelihood, the Angels' 2025 season will be largely forgettable regardless of how many extra-inning games they win. But the resilience demonstrated by their young players could help build confidence that will last them into 2026 and beyond.

The Los Angeles Angels are proof that having talented players is only one part of team success. The roster is highlighted by future Hall of Famer Mike Trout, 2025 All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, and power-hitting outfielder Taylor Ward (29 homers, 92 RBI), but they’re still 7.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot with five-and-a-half weeks left.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto gets teased by Nolan Schanuel in viral aux cord moment showcasing chemistry and clubhouse culture.

Moving from a franchise that has won the most World Series in MLB history to a team that holds MLB’s longest postseason drought is a tough transition for some p

Former MLB shortstop Rudy Meoli reflects on his career while 503 pre-1980 players remain excluded from full pensions under MLB’s CBA rules.

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