Red Sox Fall to Angels 2-1 Snapping 5-game Winning Streak

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Angels on Saturday night, 2-1, snapping their 5-game winning streak.

Rafael Devers' error in the bottom of the 6th inning allowed Anaheim the Angels to score their unearned runs.

Jarren Duran was 1-4, driving in Boston's lone run. He was also picked-off and caught stealing in the game.

Boston managed only 3 hits in the game. Rafael Devers had a single and Connor Wong had a double.

Boston was playing without Trevor Story after injuring his left shoulder Friday night. He had a MRI on Saturday afternoon and has been placed on the 10-Day Injured list. The Red Sox recalled David Hamilton to take his place.

Garrett Whitlock started for the Red Sox. He lasted only 4.1 innings, allowing 4 hits. He struck out and walked 4.

Greg Weissert took the loss, pitching 1.1 innings. He allowed just 1 hit and 2 unearned runs, striking out and walking 1.

Isaiah Campbell retired 1 batter in the 6th inning and allowed 1 hit and walked 1.

Justin Slated pitched the 7th and 8th innings, holding the Angels scoreless and striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced.

The Red Sox are now 6-3 while the Angels are 5-3. The 2 teams play the final game of the 3-game series on Sunday afternoon. Tanner Houck is scheduled to pitch for the Red Sox, with the pregame at 3:07 and 1st pitch at 4:07 on AM 1370 WDEA.

The Red Sox will be off on Monday, and then play in their home-opener on Monday, with the 1st pitch at 2:10 p.m.

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