All things considered, Terry Francona probably couldn't have asked for a better start to his team's key nine-game road trip. His Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with a 4-1 victory behind another strong start from Brady Singer.

Gavin Lux had a two-run homer among his two hits and Brady Singer allowed one run in six innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday.

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Elly De La Cruz and the Cinicinnati Reds are in Los Angeles tonight to face off with the Angels in game one of a three games series.

Gavin Lux hit his fifth home run of the year, and Brady Singer pitched six strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Los Angeles Angels.

The Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels play the middle contest of a three-game interleague series Tuesday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.