Game Details
- Matchup: Boston Red Sox (40–40) vs. Los Angeles Angels (38–40)
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- First Pitch: 4:07 PM ET
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports West, MLB.TV
Game Context & Series Outlook
The Red Sox enter the series finale looking to snap a three-game losing streak and avoid a sweep at the hands of the Angels, who have taken the first two games and now lead the season series 4–1. Boston sits at .500 and is clinging to postseason hopes in a competitive AL East, while Los Angeles is trying to climb back into the AL Wild Card race.
Probable Pitchers
Boston Red Sox: Richard Fitts (0–3, 4.71 ERA)
- Making his sixth start of the season
- Allowed 5 earned runs in 1 inning in his last outing—also against the Angels
- Opponents are hitting .250 against him
- Has two quality starts but has yet to earn a win
Los Angeles Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (2–6, 3.01 ERA)
- Coming off a strong 7-inning, 2-run outing vs. Houston
- Has 87 strikeouts in 89.2 IP
- Owns a 1.31 ERA at home—third-best in MLB (min. 40 IP)
- Looking for his first win since May
Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Wilyer Abreu: Leads the team with 13 HR; .357 AVG and 1.198 OPS in road day games
- Trevor Story: Team-high 39 RBI; 8 HR and .238 AVG
- Jarren Duran: .257 AVG, 15 SB, 38 RBI; leads team in hits (86)
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: 19 HR, 53 RBI; top-10 in MLB in both categories
- Zach Neto: .278 AVG, 12 HR, 15 doubles; team leader in batting average
- Nolan Schanuel: .278 AVG, 3 HR in last 10 games; 77 hits on the season
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Red Sox | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 40–40 | 38–40 |
| Road/Home Record | 18–23 (road) | 17–18 (home) |
| Runs Scored | 377 (7th in MLB) | 330 (21st in MLB) |
| Team OPS | .741 (7th) | .694 (23rd) |
| Team ERA (Last 10) | 3.21 | 3.80 |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 5–5 |
The Angels have won 8 of their last 10 against the spread, while Boston is 6–4 ATS in their last 10.
Despite Boston being favored, Kikuchi’s home dominance and the Angels’ recent offensive surge give them the edge. Fitts has struggled, especially against this lineup, and the Halos could capitalize again.
How to Watch Red Sox vs Angels – June 25, 2025
- TV Channels: NESN (Boston), Bally Sports West (Los Angeles)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM (Boston), KLAA 830 AM (Los Angeles)
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox 9
Los Angeles Angels – 132
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
