What happened: The Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels meet as the Fourth of July slate gets underway. Boston brings its trademark holiday-weekend energy into the matchup, with the club riding the momentum of a lively stretch of summer baseball.

Why it matters: Midsummer series like this one shape the second-half picture for both clubs as the 2026 regular season passes its midpoint. It is another chance for the same Red Sox club that kept things light after a June road win in Seattle to keep the good vibes rolling into July.

What to watch: Watch how both lineups set the tone as the holiday weekend set unfolds and whether Boston can carry its recent energy through the series.