Patrick Sandoval struggles in Red Sox loss to Angels at Fenway Park

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Red Sox starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval allowed four earned runs on 10 hits over six innings of work. The outing resulted in Sandoval’s fifth loss of the 2026 season, bringing his record to 1-5 with a 4.58 ERA across 11 starts. Fans expressed frustration with the performance on social media, citing concerns about the pitcher's consistency and command. Sandoval, who signed a two-year contract in December 2024 and missed the 2025 season due to injury, acknowledged the difficulty of struggling during the team's pursuit of an American League Wild Card spot. He is scheduled to make his next start against the Texas Rangers on September 15 at Globe Life Field.

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