Reds Report:Matt McLain homers in hometown debut as Cincinnati Reds beat Angels

Matt McLain homered and Graham Ashcraft pitched seven strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Wed Aug 23 2023 [For subscribers] [Matt McLain homers in hometown debut as Cincinnati Reds beat Angels]( [Matt McLain #9 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with Spencer Steer #7 after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Aug. 22, 2023.]( Matt McLain homered and Graham Ashcraft pitched seven strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds' Jake Fraley celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati, Sunday, July 16, 2023.]( [For subscribers] [Wittenmyer & Williams: Will Reds push for October end by Labor Day?]( The Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer and Jason Williams debate the Reds' remaining schedule and whether there's enough time for them to make the playoffs. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers in the first inning during a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. ]( [For subscribers] [Cincinnati Reds rotation takes another hit with Nick Lodolo setback]( The big hopes the Cincinnati Reds had for a triumphant return from the IL for starting pitcher Nick Lodolo were all but dashed with an injury setback. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft]( [What to know about Ashcraft, who struck out career-high 10 in Anaheim]( Graham Ashcraft has a 2.35 ERA in his last 10 starts for the Reds. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luke Weaver delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.]( [For subscribers] [Mariners sign former Reds starting pitcher Weaver]( Luke Weaver was 2-4 with a 6.87 ERA and 1.639 WHIP in 97 innings over 21 starts this season for Cincinnati. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](