Angels limp into Fenway looking to avoid another beatdown from resurgent Red Sox

The Angels roll into Fenway Park on Monday night carrying all the momentum of a flat tire, and the Red Sox are more than happy to play tow truck. Boston took the last meeting back in early July, 7-5, with DarkHorse nailing the Red Sox side for a tidy winner. That game wasn't particularly close until the Angels made it interesting late—a theme that's defined their season of false hope and bullpen meltdowns.

Fast forward two months and nothing's changed. The Angels remain a rudderless outfit, leaking runs and lacking the pitching depth to hang with playoff-caliber lineups. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have found their stride at home, where Fenway's quirks and a rowdy September crowd give them a legitimate edge. Boston's bats have been clicking, and their rotation—while not elite—has been good enough to exploit the Angels' punchless offense beyond the usual suspects.

DarkHorse hasn't weighed in yet on this one, but the tea leaves aren't hard to read. The Angels are built to disappoint, especially on the road in late-season spots where urgency matters. Boston smells blood, and Fenway in September is no place for a team that's already checked out mentally. Expect the Red Sox to handle business and send the Halos packing with another L.