Red Sox @ Angels · Jul 4, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, Jul 4, 2026

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Away starter

Sonny Gray

Home starter

Sam Aldegheri

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All-Star omissions Gray, Contreras lead Sox to dominant Fourth of July victory

ANAHEIM -- Hours after being left off the initial American League All-Star Game roster, Sonny Gray pitched six strong innings to lead the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.

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Contreras, Gonzalez's homers lift Red Sox to 8-1 win00:03:16

Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez's homers lead the Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Angels

Condensed Game: BOS@LAA - 7/4/2600:10:05

Condensed Game: Willson Contreras and the Red Sox take on Josh Lowe and the Angels on July 4, 2026

Willson Contreras' three-run home run (19)00:00:33

Willson Contreras crushes a three-run homer to left field, giving the Red Sox a 3-0 lead in the 1st inning

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Red Sox @ Angels · 8–1

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