Angels Look to Bounce Back After Fenway Flop

The Halos limp back onto the Fenway grass Tuesday night licking their wounds from a 5-2 drubbing less than 24 hours ago. Boston's bats woke up just in time to send Los Angeles packing with their tails between their legs, and now the Angels have to figure out how to salvage this quick two-game set before heading home.

Monday's loss exposed familiar cracks: Angels pitching couldn't contain the Red Sox lineup when it mattered, and their offense went ice-cold after a brief flicker of life. Boston, meanwhile, looked comfortable in their own yard, stacking crooked numbers and playing clean baseball. That's a dangerous combination when you're the visiting squad trying to steal one on short rest.

The scheduling quirk here is brutal for LA—back-to-back games with zero time to reset or adjust. Fenway's dimensions and atmosphere don't do road teams any favors, especially ones reeling from a fresh beatdown. Boston has momentum, home cooking, and the confidence that comes from handling this exact opponent 24 hours prior.

Angels need their starter to eat innings and keep this close early, or it's going to be another long New England evening. Red Sox are primed to press the advantage and send LA packing with a sweep.