CINCINNATI (Interstat) — José Soriano struck out 10 over seven dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels built a big early lead before holding off the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.

Soriano allowed just two hits and no runs, improving to 4-0. The Angels scored three runs in the first inning and two in the second against losing pitcher Andrew Abbott (0-2). Nolan Schanuel drove in three runs for Los Angeles.

Cincinnati rallied with three runs in both the eighth and ninth innings, including a three-run homer by Elly De La Cruz, but the comeback fell short before a crowd of 20,311. The Angels evened their record at 8-8, while the Reds moved to 9-7.