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The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9–6 on April 12 at Great American Ball Park in a game that exceeded the Vegas total line of 2 runs. The Angels' offense proved decisive despite a modest .210 batting average, collecting 10 hits and 9 RBIs while striking out just 3 times and drawing 9 walks for a .681 OPS. Cincinnati's bats struggled significantly, managing only 6 hits with a .205 average and .623 OPS, though they did strike out 12 times against Angels pitching. The Angels' pitching staff dominated, allowing just 6 hits and 6 earned runs while recording 12 strikeouts against 6 walks and posting a 3.99 ERA. Cincinnati's defense contributed to the loss with 3 errors, and the Reds' pitching permitted 10 hits and 8 earned runs with a 4.03 ERA. The Angels' ability to generate run production through walks and timely hitting while limiting Cincinnati's offensive opportunities proved the difference in a matchup where disciplined plate approaches and superior pitching depth favored the visitors.