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Red Sox defeat Angels 5-2 behind Rutschman home run at Fenway Park

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Red Sox defeat Angels 5-2 behind Rutschman home run at Fenway Park

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured a 5-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Monday. Adley Rutschman provided a decisive three-run home run in the second inning, while Jarren Duran added a solo shot to lead the offense. Brayan Bello earned the win, limiting the Angels to four hits over five scoreless innings in his first start since early June. The victory extended Boston’s winning streak to five games and moved the team within two games of a top American League wild-card spot. Moisés Ballesteros and Christian Moore drove in the only runs for the Los Angeles offense. The two teams are scheduled to continue their three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.

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By the Numbers

•Adley Rutschman hit a three-run home run in the second inning.
•Brayan Bello struck out seven batters over five scoreless innings.
•The Red Sox improved to 34-17 since the All-Star break.
•Garrett Whitlock recorded his third save of the season.
•Reid Detmers and Patrick Sandoval are scheduled to start Tuesday.

Latest Updates

8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman’s three-run HR off Pesky Pole carries Red Sox past Angels, 5-2
8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Adley Rutschman's three-run HR off Pesky Pole carries Red Sox past Angels, 5-2
8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Launch Two-Homer Outburst To Beat Angels At Fenway

What they're saying

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Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole in right field, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings in his first start since early June and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday for their fifth straight victory. Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot, to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break and closed to two games behind the Yankees for the AL’s top-wild card spot. Moisés Ballesteros hit a solo homer for the AL West’s last-place Angels, who have lost 12 of 14 games.
— Yahoo Sportsby KEN POWTAK

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Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer off the Pesky Pole in right field, Brayan Bello pitched five scoreless innings in his first start since early June and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday for their fifth straight victory.
— Yahoo Sports