Sonny Gray leads Red Sox to 8-1 win over Angels after All-Star snub
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Sonny Gray propelled the Boston Red Sox to an 8-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim. Gray pitched six innings, allowing one run and striking out seven, improving his record to 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA. The 36-year-old's performance was fueled by his recent All-Star game snub, as he expressed disappointment at not being selected for the AL roster. Interim manager Chad Tracy remains hopeful that Gray could still be added to the All-Star roster with potential changes ahead of the game.
- •Gray allowed one run and four hits in six innings.
- •He is on a streak of six straight quality starts.
- •The win improves Gray's season record to 10-1.
- •Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy is hopeful for Gray's All-Star inclusion.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Sonny Gray, spurred by All-Star snub, earns league-best 10th
- 12:53 PMESPN — Boston's Gray fueled by ASG snub, gets 10th win
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — All-Star snub helps fuel Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray in 8-1 win over Angels
"An All-Star snub provided some extra motivation for Sonny Gray on Saturday night, the Boston Red Sox right-hander using the slight for fuel in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The 36-year-old Gray allowed a run and four hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking two, to improve to 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA — the second-best mark in the American League. “I was disappointed, a little bummed, for sure,” Gray said.
"Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray admitted being "bummed" that he was not named an All-Star on Saturday but proceeded to get his 10th win of the season in an 8-1 victory over the Angels.
"Sonny Gray didn't need any extra motivation. He got some anyway.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:52 PMRed Sox’ Sonny Gray, spurred by All-Star snub, earns league-best 10th
Sonny Gray didn't need any extra motivation. He got some anyway.
- ESPNJul 5, 2026, 12:53 PMBoston's Gray fueled by ASG snub, gets 10th win
Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray admitted being "bummed" that he was not named an All-Star on Saturday but proceeded to get his 10th win of the season in an 8-1 victory over the Angels.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:47 AMAll-Star snub helps fuel Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray in 8-1 win over Angels
An All-Star snub provided some extra motivation for Sonny Gray on Saturday night, the Boston Red Sox right-hander using the slight for fuel in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The 36-year-old Gray allowed a run and four hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking two, to improve to 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA — the second-best mark in the American League. “I was disappointed, a little bummed, for sure,” Gray said.
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