THE GAME: Mike Trout hit a home run but the Angels lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 9-4, in a Cactus League game on Wednesday at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Tyler Anderson gave up one run in two innings, but he would not have allowed any if not for a misplay in the outfield. Anderson struck out one and walked one. “I actually felt pretty good about it,” Anderson said. “Obviously you don’t feel like you’re ready to go start the season right now, but luckily that’s not where we are. I felt like the things I wanted to accomplish are headed in the right direction.” … Right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn pitched a scoreless inning against the top of the Reds’ order, working around a leadoff double. He struck out Gavin Lux, got Elly De La Cruz on a grounder up the first base line and then got Spencer Steer on a flyout. … Right-hander Victor Mederos gave up three runs in an inning, including homers from Matt McClain and De La Cruz.
HITTING REPORT: Trout hit his first homer of the spring, a solo shot to left field. “Just having some good at-bats, seeing some pitches, and got a good result,” Trout said. Trout also walked and he was called out on strikes on a pitch that he clearly thought should have been ball four. Trout said it “would have been interesting” if that happened in a game using the automated ball-strike challenge system. Trout is 1 for 3 with two strikeouts and two walks this spring. Trout also attempted a stolen base, but he left too early and the pitcher threw behind him at first. He was thrown out at second. … Jo Adell went hitless in two at-bats. He’s is 0 for 9 this spring, with two strikeouts. … The Angels parlayed three ninth-inning walks into three runs.
DEFENSE REPORT: Left fielder Taylor Ward misplayed a fly ball over his head. It was scored a double. … Third baseman Yoán Moncada had a ground ball hit off his glove and deflect directly to shortstop Kevin Newman, who threw out the runner at first. … Catcher Travis d’Arnaud lost a pop-up in the sun. It dropped in foul territory. … First baseman J.D. Davis made a diving stop to prevent two runs from scoring. Davis is primarily a third baseman, but he’d likely be used at both corners if he makes the roster.
UP NEXT: Angels (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (LHP Jordan Wicks), Thursday, 12:05 p.m. PT, at Sloan Park, FanDuel Sports Network West, 830 AM