Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels — MLB Box Score, Sunday, July 5, 2026
BOSBoston Red Sox
40-48
FINAL
7
·5
LAALos Angeles Angels
36-55
Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Angel Stadium · 35,992 · 2:57
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| LAA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Pitching Decisions
Boston Red Sox
Losing Pitcher: L
Scoring Summary
Jorge Soler reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Caleb Durbin. Zach Neto scores. Denzer Guzman to 2nd.
0-1Jo Adell singles on a line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Denzer Guzman scores. Jorge Soler to 2nd.
0-2Jarren Duran homers (13) on a fly ball to center field. Caleb Durbin scores.
2-2Zach Neto doubles (18) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Josh Lowe scores.
2-3Willson Contreras homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field. Tsung-Che Cheng scores. Wilyer Abreu scores.
5-3Wilyer Abreu out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jose Siri. Anthony Seigler scores.
6-3Masataka Yoshida singles on a line drive to left fielder Josh Lowe. Ceddanne Rafaela scores. Willson Contreras to 2nd.
7-3Jo Adell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wilyer Abreu. Donovan Walton scores.
7-4Zach Neto homers (19) on a fly ball to left center field.
7-5Key Stats
FanVerdicts Recap
Red Sox Hold Off Angels in Close West Coast Battle
The Boston Red Sox secured a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a tightly contested matchup that came down to late-inning execution. Playing on the road in Anaheim, the Red Sox weathered a competitive Angels offense to escape with the win and keep their playoff hopes alive as the regular season heads into its final stretch, with 83 days remaining until the September 27 finish line.
The game remained competitive throughout, with both offenses capable of scoring but neither team able to pull away decisively until late innings. The Red Sox's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved to be the difference, as they pieced together runs across multiple innings to build and maintain their two-run advantage. The Angels mounted a late charge but ultimately fell just short despite keeping the game within reach through nine innings.
With over two months of regular season play remaining, every victory carries weight in the standings race. The Red Sox's road win demonstrates their capacity to win in hostile environments against division-caliber opponents, a critical trait for teams with playoff aspirations. For the Angels, the loss stings as a missed opportunity to gain ground in what promises to be a competitive closing stretch.
As both teams continue their push toward the postseason, moments like these will define their final position in the standings. How the Red Sox maintain this momentum through September, and whether the Angels can bounce back from close losses, will likely determine playoff positioning come late September. Which team do you think has the stronger September schedule ahead?
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About this game
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Boston Red Sox traveled to face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Attendance was reported at 35,992.
The Boston Red Sox took the win, 7–5, over the Los Angeles Angels. Greg Weissert led all scorers with W (winning pitcher). Full quarter-by-quarter scoring and team stats are above.
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