ANGELS POSTCAST: Jose Soriano's HISTORIC start to 2026 continues as Halos top Cincinnati Reds 9-6

The Locked On Angels Postcast delivers an energetic recap of the Los Angeles Angels' 9-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting Jose Soriano's historic 2026 season start. Soriano delivered a dominant seven-inning performance, allowing just two hits and striking out multiple batters while maintaining a 0.67 WHIP and 0.33 ERA through four starts. The podcast emphasizes how Soriano has surpassed expectations, transforming from a reliever to a frontline ace and becoming the first pitcher since at least 1900 to throw 25+ innings in his first four starts with fewer than 10 hits and fewer than two runs allowed. The Angels' offense provided crucial early support, scoring three runs in the first inning and building a 7-0 lead before Soriano even reached his fourth out. Key contributors included Nolan Shaw-Newell with a two-RBI bases-loaded single, Mike Trout with three runs and a double, and Zach Neto, whose three walks and high on-base percentage exemplify his value as a modern leadoff hitter. Despite defensive miscues and a shaky bullpen in the eighth and ninth innings—allowing six runs—the Angels held on for the win, which the hosts view as a positive sign of resilience. The episode concludes with optimism for the upcoming road trip against the Yankees and the rest of a tough AL West schedule.