Red Sox seek second straight win against Angels amid strong pitching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox, currently 39-48, are on a 7-2 run over their last nine games as they face the Los Angeles Angels. The team's recent surge has been attributed to effective pitching and key offseason acquisitions made by Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow. Willson Contreras stands out with a 3.5 bWAR, contributing significantly to the team's performance. The Red Sox look to maintain their momentum and possibly secure a playoff spot, which may impact Breslow’s future with the team.
- •Red Sox record stands at 39-48, five games out of Wild Card.
- •Boston is on a 7-2 streak over their last nine games.
- •Willson Contreras leads the team with a 3.5 bWAR.
- •Craig Breslow added 16 players, nine contributing positively.
- •The team seeks to sweep the Angels in their ongoing series.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox's recent hot streak shows Craig Breslow got more offseason moves right than expected
"Breslow deserves some credit as some key offseason additions lead Boston's recent surge.
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