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.

Gavin Lux had a home run among his two hits and right-hander Brady Singer gave up one run on six hits over six innings as the Reds opened a key three-city, nine-game road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Angels on Monday at Angel Stadium.

The Atlanta Braves have added some outfield help to close out the season. Jake Fraley, who the Cincinnati Reds designated for assignment on Sunday, was claimed off waivers on Tuesday, the Reds announced.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Nick Lodolo is on the injured list with a finger blister. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is nursing a jammed thumb.

Terry Francona Announces Chase Burns News as Reds Face Season-Ending Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rookie starting pitcher Chase Burns' injury has put the Cincinnati Reds in quite the predicament. The Reds have been on the rise as they currently sit just half a game out of the last Wild Card spot.

The Big Reds return a hungry cast of playmakers eager to get back into state-title contention after missing the playoffs for the first time in 23 years last season.

When you look at Brady Singer's numbers on the season as a whole, they don't blow you away, but they also don't tell the whole story. The Reds traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in the offseason for 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.