A Quiet Start for the Home Side
The Los Angeles Angels found themselves in a difficult position from the opening moments of Sunday’s contest at Angel Stadium. Boston’s offense exploded early, capitalizing on a rough outing by starting pitcher Sam Aldegheri. In the top of the first inning, the Red Sox loaded the bases and sent Salvador Contreras to the plate. Contreras connected with a 421-foot home run to left field, driving in three runs and giving Boston an early 3-0 lead.
Aldegheri struggled to regain control after the initial blast. He allowed another run in the second inning when Bobby Lowe launched a 437-foot home run to center field. Despite the deficit, Aldegheri managed to pitch through the fourth inning, but the damage was already done. He finished with four innings pitched, allowing three earned runs on four hits while striking out two batters. The loss dropped his record to 3-4.
Gray Dominates on the Mound
While the Angels’ bullpen attempted to stabilize the game, Boston’s starter Sonny Gray was nearly untouchable. Gray delivered a masterful performance, pitching six innings and allowing just one earned run. He struck out seven Angels batters and walked only two, effectively shutting down the home crowd’s hopes for an early comeback.
Gray’s efficiency allowed the Red Sox to build a commanding lead. His performance earned him the win, improving his season record to 10-1. The Boston bullpen followed Gray’s strong start with flawless relief work. Jovani Moran, Greg Weissert, and Alec Gamboa each pitched one perfect inning, combining to keep the Angels off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game.