Angels Power Past Red Sox In Sunday Series Finale

By DAN GREENSPAN
Associated Press

       ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Luis Valbuena hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the seventh inning, Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons also homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Sunday.

        Valbuena hit his ninth shot of the season into short right field to leadoff the inning, rounding out a trio of solo homers for the Angels.

        Parker Bridwell (4-1) gave up two earned runs on five hits in seven innings. Bud Norris earned his 15th save while only giving up a single to Hanley Ramirez to start the ninth. Xander Bogaerts hit into a double play to end the game.

        Rick Porcello (4-13) allowed three earned runs on five hits in eight innings, his 18th consecutive start where he threw at least 6 innings. He struck out six and walked one.

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