CINCINNATI (Interstat) — The Cincinnati Reds erupted for four first-inning runs and never trailed Saturday afternoon, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at Great American Ball Park to split the first two games of their series.

Nathaniel Lowe’s three-run double highlighted the big first inning off losing pitcher George Klassen. Spencer Steer added a solo home run for the Reds, who pounded out nine hits. Elly De La Cruz went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice.

Mike Trout drove in two runs for the Angels with a fourth-inning double, but the Angels managed only five hits and grounded into two double plays. Five Reds relievers combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings after starter Brandon Williamson allowed three runs over four frames. Pierce Johnson earned the win in relief.

The announced attendance was 32,554. The game took 3 hours, 7 minutes.