The Boston Red Sox sure made it intersting in the ninth inning when David Ortiz hit a two run home run but the Los Angeles Angels were able to hold on and defeat the Red Sox 7-5.
Joe Saunders pitched six inning to pick up the victory as he improved to 4-0 on the season. Saunders gave up seven hits and three earned runs, but did enough to pick up the victory. Scot Shields pitched tried to pitch the final two innings but after serving up a home run to Big Papi, he was replaced by Francisco Rodriguez who closed the door on the Red Sox. Rodriguez picked up his ninth save of the season by recording the last out.
Gary Matthews Jr., led the Angles at the plate as he went 3-5 with three RBI. Mike Napoli connected for his fifth home run and picked on one RBI. Chone Figgins, Maicer Izturis, and Erick Aybar each had one RBI as well for the Angels.
With the win, the Angels record now stands at 14-9.
