Tyler Anderson is the first left-handed starter the Cubs have faced since Aug. 6, when they went up against the Reds’ Andrew Abbott. The Cubs have had trouble with LH starters in general this year, but they hit Abbott pretty well and won that game.

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated reliever Robert Stephenson from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Stephenson, 32, had been on the IL since May 31 with right biceps inflammation. He has pitched one scoreless inning over two appearances with the Angels this season.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Game two of the three game series between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels will take place tonight at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Fresh off a decisive Friday night victory over the Angels, the two teams will go at it again at 7:05 this evening.

Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the first inning and kicked off a six-run tenth with an RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics to avoid a three-game sweep.

HBP_Springs (Neto). Umpires_Home, Will Little; First, Ryan Additon; Second, David Arrieta; Third, Lance Barksdale. T_3:29. A_8,876 (14,014).