Matt McLain doubled twice and homered to lead the way with three of the team's 15 hits in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Trout hits a solo homer to left field and draws a walk, but he is also called out on a questionable third strike, one that gets him thinking about the automated ball-strike challenge system.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Taylor Rogers throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo walked three in the first inning Wednesday before a 1-2-3 second vs. the Los Angeles Angels.

The Reds defeated the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday afternoon behind a big day from their young stars. Here are our postgame takeaways: Huge Day for the Young Reds' Trio Elly De La Cruz got the Reds on the board with a double in the first inning that scored Matt McLain.

Angels star Mike Trout, playing designated hitter, belted his first home run of spring training as he tries to bounce back from several injury-filled seasons.

MLB spring training continues on Tuesday in Cactus League action as the Reds (6-3) take on the Dodgers (6-6). While the Dodgers had Monday off, the Reds got a 5-4 win over the Brewers. TJ Friedl led the way, going 2-for-2 in the leadoff spot.

Former Major League Baseball infielder Mike Moustakas, who signed the largest free agent deal in Cincinnati Reds history, is retiring from baseball.

The top team in the Cactus League, the Chicago Cubs, take on the fifth-place Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in MLB spring training play.