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In a truly dazzling display of the Cincinnati Reds’ season potential, the home team swept their series against the Los Angeles Angels, winning all three games on April 19, 20 and 21.
Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Reds’ second game in the series on Saturday.
Elly De La Cruz and Jeimer Candelario walking off the field | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout during the National Anthem | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMr. Redlegs hyping up the fans during pre-game | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout celebrating his run with teammates extending the lead to 2-0 in the top of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout signing baseballs for young fans | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardZach Neto rounding third for the Angels’ 1st run in the top of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardFire from the Power Stacks after a strikeout | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCrew chief Larry Vanover explaining the ruling on the field to Reds’ Manager David Bell | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardNick Lodolo attempting to pick off Zach Neto | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout taking a lead at 3rd base | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz making a play at shortstop | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz walking to 1st base | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardAnthony Rendon exits the game in the 1st inning with an injury | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz scoops the ball up to make a play | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardA ball travels just out of the reach of a jumping Bubba Thompson | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardFreddie Benavides on the phone checking if the Reds want to challenge the call on the field | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardThe umpire crew discussing an on-field decision | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardJohnathan India making strong contact, but pops out | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz returning to the dugout | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardPatrick Sandoval delivers a pitch | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout walking off the field | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz walks for the 1st time on the night | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardGraham Ashcraft looking towards the dugout | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardStuart Fairchild flipping his bat after a walk | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz throwing the ball to 1st base to get the out | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardStuart Fairchild heading to 2nd base for a double | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardA Reds’ tradition “Redzilla” comes onto the field to launch balls to the fans | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardA ball in the dirt and Elly De La Cruz walks for a 2nd time | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardTyler Stephenson with an opposite-field grand slam to put the Reds up 5-2 in the bottom of the 1st inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardStuart Fairchild taking a lead at 1st base | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardGraham Ashcraft making an acrobatic play to get the out at 1st base | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardJonathan India rounding 3rd to get the Reds another run | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardGraham Ashcraft hustling over to 1st base to get the out | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardAlexis Díaz strikes out the side for a Reds win | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardAlexis Díaz strikes out the side for a Reds win | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout hitting the ball for a base hit | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz thrown out at 3rd base | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz diving into 3rd base on a steal attempt | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardGraham Ashcraft being inspected by the 1st base umpire Brian Walsh | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardJonathan India touching 3rd on his way home for another Reds run | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardPatrick Sandoval delivers a pitch | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz walks for a 4th time going 0 for 0 on the day with 1 RBI | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardElly De La Cruz diving back to the bag after a pick off attempt by Patrick Sandoval | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardCincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardMike Trout popping the ball up to add to a frustrating day at the plate | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardAlexis Díaz delivers a pitch | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John HaggardReds’ closer Alexis Díaz enters the game in the top of the 9th inning | Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels | April 20, 2024 Photo: John Haggard