Angels 9, Red Sox 5: Four-Run Eighth Fuels Comeback Win

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Angels Rally Late to Defeat Red Sox 9-5

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Neto hit a leadoff home run and rookie Christian Moore delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly during a decisive four-run eighth inning, propelling the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

Angels Take Control in the Eighth

The go-ahead rally in the eighth began against Red Sox reliever Garret Whitlock (5-1). LaMonte Wade Jr. singled to open the inning, stole second base, and advanced to third on a throwing error by catcher Connor Wong that bounced into center field.

Luis Rengifo walked, setting the stage for Christian Moore, who hit a sacrifice fly to give the Angels a 6-5 lead. Zach Neto followed with a single, his third hit of the night. Mike Trout was intentionally walked to load the bases with two outs. Taylor Ward walked to force in another run, and Travis d’Arnaud capped the inning with a two-run single, extending the Angels' lead to 9-5.

Pitching Performances

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers navigated a bases-loaded situation with one out in the seventh, striking out Roman Anthony and Trevor Story with high-velocity fastballs to escape the jam.

Sam Bachman (1-0) earned the win for the Angels, retiring the side in order in the eighth inning.

Angels closer Kenley Jansen departed the game in the ninth after throwing just four pitches due to injury. Hector Neris entered and secured the final three outs to close out the win.

Boston starter Walker Buehler struggled early after being given a 3-0 lead, walking four and hitting two batters during a five-run first inning for the Angels. He finished with a career-high seven walks over four innings. Despite his difficulties, the Red Sox pulled him off the hook when Trevor Story hit a solo home run off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn in the sixth inning, tying the game at 5-all.

Early Scoring

The Red Sox scored three runs in the first inning on five hits off Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz, including a two-run single by Wilyer Abreau. They later cut the deficit to 5-4 in the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly by Connor Wong.

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-5 on June 23, 2025, in Anaheim. The Angels secured the win with a four-run rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by a sacrifice fly from Christian Moore and key hits and walks. Zach Neto contributed a leadoff home run and three hits. Sam Bachman recorded the win, while Hector Neris finished the game after Kenley Jansen left with an injury. Boston starter Walker Buehler had control issues, and Trevor Story hit a tying home run in the sixth inning.

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