SCORE: Red Sox 3, Angels 0
IN BRIEF: Chris Sale was masterful Thursday night in a win over the Angels, striking out 13 LA hitters over eight innings of two-hit ball. Sam Travis and Sandy Leon led the way for the Sox offensively, each hitting home runs.
RED SOX RECORD: 61-56
HIGHLIGHTS
2nd inning
Sam Travis blasted a two-run homer to center, Martinez scored (2-0 BOS)
SALE DEALING IN THIS ONE
5th inning
Sandy Leon homered over the Green Monster (3-0 BOS)
SALE'S 200TH STRIKEOUT OF THE SEASON
SALE'S AMONG BASEBALL'S ELITE AFTER DOMINANT PERFORMANCE
UP NEXT:
Vs. Angels, Friday, 7:10 p.m., NESN
Vs. Angels, Saturday, 4:05 p.m., NESN
Vs. Angels, Sunday, 1:05 p.m., NESN, TBS
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