The Angels came within an inning of their longest opening game ever as they defeated the Reds in 13 innings 3-1. Chris Iannetta homered for the only runs the Halos scored in regulation, then he singled in the 13th to drive home the final two runs. He also handled the pitching staff well as the Angels walked five and struck out 13 in the course of the game.

Josh Hamilton went 0 for 4 with two walks in his Angels debut, while Shin-Soo Choo went two for five out of the leadoff slot in his Reds debut.