During Tuesday's 4-2 Reds loss to the Angels, Lorenzen pitched the final two innings. Following a perfect seventh with two strikeouts, he gave up a run on three hits in the eighth.
Practically pitching in his backyard was still a thrill for Lorenzen.
"Growing up watching the Angels, watching the 2002 World Series team, I could tell you everyone on that team," Lorenzen said on Wednesday. "Coming to Angels games and now playing in this stadium against the Angels, it's definitely a dream come true. I have a lot of support, people who have watched me throughout my career from south Orange County to north Orange County.