In all likelihood, the Angels' 2025 season will be largely forgettable regardless of how many extra-inning games they win. But the resilience demonstrated by their young players could help build confidence that will last them into 2026 and beyond.

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.

After the Angels looked flat in their first two games against the Athletics coming off their three-game sweep over the Dodgers, Jo Adell helped jump-start the offense and made sure the club came away with a win in the series finale.

Angels manager Ray Montgomery and Adell agree that recognizing borderline balls and strikes in all situations is something he can improve on, but especially in full-count situations.

Jo Adell hits a three-run home run in the first inning before driving in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning of an 11-5 win over the Athletics.

Peraza primarily served as a defensive replacement for the Yankees, with occasional starting opportunities. From May 20-30, he started all but one game, but went just 3 for 25 with eight strikeouts. The same could be said for July 3-13, when he went just 3 for 27 with nine strikeouts.

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.

It might not be reflected in the standings, but the comparison between the Angels and the best team in baseball is obvious to at least one former All-Star.