The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Red Sox in Boston today by a score of 8-3. This was a crucial game for both teams. The Red Sox are trying to keep their slim lead, while the Angels are fighting for the AL West lead. The Red Sox were ahead in this game until a very shocking sixth inning. Going into the sixth, the Red Sox were up 2-1.

The Angels managed to rattle off six runs in the top of the sixth and the Red Sox never recovered. Lester gets the loss for Boston. He pitched 6.1 innings. The first 5 were excellent. He ended up giving up 5 runs over 10 hits. The sixth inning was the crushing blow. Delcarmen relieved him, but quickly surrendered 2 more runs.

Kelvim Escobar gets his 7th win of the season. He is now 7-9. It was pretty much smooth sailing all evening. He pitched 6 solid innings giving up just 2 runs over 6 hits and 2 walks. He also recorded 8 strike outs.