Brandon Williamson Takes On Mike Trout And The Los Angeles Angels

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Dateline: Cincinnati

Brandon Williamson gets the ball for the third time this season. His first two starts were a mixed rosin bag, allowing six runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 8-3 loss. The last time out he threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.

Williamson has never faced the Los Angeles Angels. The only current Angels he faced are Travis d"Arnaud who walked in his only plate appearance and Jorge Soler who has one hit in four at bats. It was a home run. Williamson faced former Red Jeimer Candelario three time, allowing a double but Candelario was designated for assignment before the game.

The Angels send right hander George Klassen against the Reds. Klassen made one start at Triple A Salt Lake City against Las Vegas. He was promoted and started against the Seattle Mariners in his first Major League appearance on April 5. He pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks. He struck out four.

Klassen in 24-years old. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies out of the University of Minnesota. The native of West Bend, Wisconsin, came to the Angels with LHP Samuel Aldegheri for RHP Carlos Estevez.

The Reds send this lineup against Klassen:

TJ Friedl CF

Spencer Steer LF

Elly De La Cruz SS

Sal Stewart 2B

Eugenio Suarez DH

Nathaniel Lowe 1B

Tyler Stephenson C

Noelvi Marte RF

Ke' Bryan Hayes 3B

Williamson will face:

Zach Neto SS

Mike Trout CF

Jo Adell RF

Jorge Soler DH

Nolan Schanuel 1B

Vaugh Grissom 2B

Logan O'Hoppe C

Yoan Moncada 3B

Bryce Teodosio LF