ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels claimed a dramatic 3–2 win over the Boston Red Sox on June 24, 2025, at Angel Stadium, with rookie Christian Moore emerging as the game’s standout performer. Moore launched two home runs, including a walk-off two-run blast in the 10th inning, to lift the Angels in a tightly contested matchup.
The game unfolded as a classic pitchers’ duel, with Boston’s Garrett Crochet dominating through seven scoreless innings. The left-hander struck out 10 and allowed just three hits, keeping Angels hitters off balance all night. His counterpart, Tyler Anderson, turned in a solid outing for Los Angeles, conceding one run over four and two-thirds innings.
Boston broke the scoreless tie in the third inning when highly touted prospect Marcelo Mayer, making his MLB debut, tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly from catcher Connor Wong. Mayer finished with an impressive three hits and an RBI, providing an early spark for the Red Sox.
However, the Angels remained resilient. In the eighth inning, Moore tied the game with a solo home run off Red Sox reliever Greg Weissert, energizing the home crowd. The Red Sox briefly regained the lead in the top of the 10th when Mayer delivered an RBI single, but that advantage was short-lived.
With the Angels down to their final three outs, Moore stepped up once again. Facing reliever Justin Wilson, Moore launched a two-run homer over the left-field wall, scoring automatic runner Scott Kingery and sealing the win for Los Angeles.
The victory improved the Angels’ record to 4–1 against Boston this season and further cemented Moore’s rising profile within the team. His clutch performance not only delivered the win but also offered a glimpse of the potential star power he brings to the Angels’ lineup.
Boston, on the other hand, continued to struggle in late-game scenarios. The Red Sox bullpen gave up all three runs, with both Weissert and Wilson faltering under pressure. Additionally, Boston’s offense failed to deliver in critical moments, going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
This loss marked the Red Sox’s fourth straight defeat and highlighted persistent concerns about the team’s ability to close out tight games. Despite solid individual performances, particularly from Mayer, Boston will need to find answers in its relief pitching and situational hitting if it hopes to remain competitive in a tight American League race.
As for the Angels, the win could be a turning point in their season. With young talent like Moore making a tangible impact, the team may have found the spark it needs to make a serious playoff push.
