MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (40-39) vs. Los Angeles Angels (37-40)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Boston Red Sox (40–39) vs. Los Angeles Angels (37–40)
  • Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
  • First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
  • Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports West, MLB Network, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

Both teams are hovering around .500 and looking to gain ground in the American League Wild Card race. The Red Sox have won 7 of their last 10 games and are wrapping up a West Coast road trip. The Angels, meanwhile, have dropped 6 of their last 10 but are 6–3 in their last 9 home games.

This is the fourth meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Angels lead the season series 2–1 after taking two of three at Fenway Park earlier this month.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Boston Red Sox – Walker Buehler (RHP)

  • Record: 5–5
  • ERA: 5.95
  • WHIP: 1.51
  • Last Start: 3.1 IP, 8 ER vs. Mariners
  • Scouting Report: Buehler has struggled on the road, allowing 5+ earned runs in 3 of his last 4 away starts. He’ll need to bounce back to keep Boston in the game.

Los Angeles Angels – Jack Kochanowicz (RHP)

  • Record: 3–8
  • ERA: 5.38
  • WHIP: 1.55
  • Last Start: 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 8 K vs. Yankees
  • Scouting Report: Kochanowicz is coming off one of his best outings of the season and has shown flashes of potential despite inconsistent command.

Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

  • Romy Gonzalez: 10-for-31 with 3 doubles, 2 HR, and 8 RBI in his last 10 games
  • Jarren Duran: 18 doubles, 8 triples, 5 HR; elite speed and gap power
  • Ceddanne Rafaela: 2-for-4 with a HR on Sunday; heating up at the plate
  • Rob Refsnyder: 2-for-5 with a HR and 2 RBI in Sunday’s loss to the Giants

Los Angeles Angels

  • Nolan Schanuel: .283 AVG, 15 doubles, 6 HR; 3-for-5 with 4 RBI on Sunday
  • Logan O’Hoppe: 17 HR; one of MLB’s top power-hitting catchers
  • Zach Neto: 10-for-34 with 3 HR in last 10 games
  • Luis Rengifo: 3 HR in last 10 games; versatile infield bat

Trends

  • Red Sox are 8–3 in their last 11 games
  • Angels are 6–3 in their last 9 home games
  • UNDER has hit in 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matchups
  • OVER has hit in 2 straight Angels games after 5 straight UNDERS

How to Watch Red Sox vs Angels – June 23, 2025

  • TV Channels: NESN (BOS), Bally Sports West (LAA), MLB Network (National)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM (BOS), KLAA 830 AM (LAA)

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 – 122

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

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