Highlights from the Red Sox' 3-0 win over the Angels

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. 

BOX SCORE

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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