Red Sox Carry 2-0 Series Lead Into Angels Matchup

Boston enters with control of the series.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

FINAL: Red Sox 8, Angels 1 https://t.co/Ji54iS0gKy

What happened: The Boston Red Sox lead the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 entering Sunday's scheduled game. Boston took the first two matchups by scores of 5-2 and 8-1.

Why it matters: Boston is 38-48, while Los Angeles is 36-53 and has lost four straight. Both clubs remain below .500 as the trade deadline approaches.

By the numbers: Boston has outscored Los Angeles 13-3 through two games. The Red Sox average 4.0 runs scored and allowed per game; the Angels average 4.4 scored and 5.0 allowed.

What to watch: The next matchup will determine whether Los Angeles can cut into Boston's 2-0 series lead.

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@Angels Jul 5, 3:07 AM ET

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Red Sox Carry 2-0 Series Lead Into Angels Matchup

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