Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox MLB Game Preview - June 4, 2025

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels (28-32) visit the Boston Red Sox (29-34) on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, for a game scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM EDT at Fenway Park in Boston.

The Angels are currently fourth in the AL West standings, while the Red Sox are fourth in the AL East.

Game Details

Location: Boston

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Time: 1:35 PM EDT

Odds: Red Sox -130, Angels +110; over/under is 10 runs

Pitching Matchup

Angels Probable Starter: Jose Soriano

Jose Soriano (4-5, 3.41 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) is expected to start for the Angels.

Red Sox Probable Starter: Lucas Giolito

Lucas Giolito (1-1, 4.78 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 26 strikeouts) is the projected starter for the Red Sox.

Team Overview

Boston Red Sox

Boston holds a 29-34 overall record and is 16-16 at home. The Red Sox are looking to end a four-game home losing streak. Their pitching staff has a collective 3.94 ERA, which ranks eighth in the American League.

Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles has an 18-17 record on the road and a 28-32 record overall. The Angels have performed well when out-hitting their opponents, holding a 14-6 record in such games.

This matchup is the third meeting between these two teams this season.

Top Performers

Red Sox Leaders

Rafael Devers is a top performer for the Red Sox, hitting .285 with 17 doubles and 12 home runs. Ceddanne Rafaela has been notable over the past 10 games, going 13 for 40 with two doubles and three home runs.

Angels Leaders

Taylor Ward leads the Angels with 16 home runs and 38 RBI, adding 18 walks while hitting .213. Jo Adell has been productive recently, going 11 for 32 with two doubles, three home runs, and six RBI in the last 10 games.

Recent Performance

Red Sox Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Red Sox have a 2-8 record, with a .233 batting average and a 3.23 ERA. They have been outscored by 12 runs in this span.

Angels Recent Form

Over their last 10 games, the Angels hold a 3-7 record. They have a .211 batting average and a 3.74 ERA, and have also been outscored by 12 runs.

Injuries

Red Sox Injuries

Nick Burdi: 15-Day IL (knee), Justin Slaten: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (hip), Alex Bregman: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Masataka Yoshida: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Angels Injuries

Yoan Moncada: 10-Day IL (knee), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Jose Fermin: 15-Day IL (elbow), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Gustavo Campero: 10-Day IL (ankle), Garrett McDaniels: 15-Day IL (biceps), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)

In summary

This article previews the MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:35 PM EDT in Boston. The Angels are set to start Jose Soriano against the Red Sox's Lucas Giolito. The game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. Both teams are currently fourth in their respective divisions (AL West and AL East) and have struggled recently, both holding losing records in their last 10 games. The preview includes details on team records, pitching probables, top offensive performers like Rafael Devers for the Red Sox and Taylor Ward for the Angels, recent game performance trends, and a list of current injuries for both clubs. The Red Sox are slightly favored in the betting odds.

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