The bullpen desperately needed some rest and Singer, Phillips, Mey, and Barlow helped them get an extra day's rest while also still securing a win. The Reds improved to 66-60 on the season and now sit just one game back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

Right-hander Brady Singer (10-9, 4.31 ERA), who is 0-2 with a 2.61 ERA in two career starts against the Angels, will make his first career start at Angel Stadium in the opener. He will oppose rookie right-hander Victor Mederos (0-0, 5.63).

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Los Angeles Angels aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak