ANAHEIM, Calif. — In a dramatic extra-inning showdown on June 24, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels edged the Boston Red Sox 3–2 at Angel Stadium, thanks to rookie Christian Moore’s late-game heroics. Moore delivered two pivotal home runs, including a walk-off two-run blast in the 10th inning, securing the Angels’ second consecutive win over the Red Sox.
The game commenced with a pitching duel between Boston’s Garrett Crochet and Los Angeles’ Tyler Anderson. Crochet was dominant, tossing seven scoreless innings and recording 10 strikeouts, maintaining his impressive 2.06 ERA. Anderson held the Red Sox to one run over nearly five innings before handing the game to the bullpen.
Boston initially took the lead in the third inning when rookie Marcelo Mayer tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly. The score remained 1–0 until Moore’s solo home run in the eighth inning tied the game.
In the 10th inning, Mayer continued his standout performance by driving in the go-ahead run with an RBI single, giving Boston a 2–1 advantage. However, the Angels responded in the bottom half when Moore launched a two-run homer off reliever Justin Wilson, bringing home automatic runner Scott Kingery and sealing the 3–2 victory.
Moore’s performance was particularly notable, as he had only one career home run prior to this game. His two homers against Boston highlighted his potential as a rising star in the Angels’ lineup.
Despite the loss, Mayer’s major league debut was a bright spot for the Red Sox. He went 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI, showcasing his readiness for the big leagues.
The Angels’ bullpen, led by Reid Detmers, managed to contain the Red Sox’ offense in the later innings, contributing to the team’s hard-fought win.
This victory improved the Angels’ record to 4–1 against the Red Sox this season and marked Boston’s fourth consecutive loss. The game underscored the importance of clutch performances and the impact of emerging talents like Moore and Mayer in shaping the outcomes of tightly contested matchups.