Angels defeat Red Sox as Los Angeles takes series in Boston

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Tuesday at Fenway Park to secure a series victory. The Angels scored five runs in the third inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Zach Neto and a two-run shot by Jose Siri. Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett allowed all five runs in the inning before Boston responded with late home runs from Roman Anthony and Wilyer Abreu. Ryan Johnson earned the win for the Angels despite allowing three earned runs. With the loss, the Red Sox remain in pursuit of an American League playoff spot, as their magic number dropped to nine following a Toronto Blue Jays loss to the Athletics. The Red Sox expect the return of Willson Contreras from a rehab assignment this weekend as they continue to monitor the health of their lineup.

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