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BASEBALL PREVIEW: Red Sox at Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. (Interstat) — The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels conclude a three-game series Sunday at Angel Stadium, with both clubs looking to build momentum in a season defined by struggles. Boston (38-48) enters having won the series opener 5-2 on Friday, with Jake Bennett delivering a strong start. The Red Sox followed with a scoreless draw Saturday that was suspended, leaving the series outcome uncertain. Los Angeles (36-53) has lost seven of its last 10 games and sits in last place in the American League West. Pitching matchup Right-hander Jake Bennett (3-3, 3.12 ERA) starts for Boston. The 26-year-old has been the Red Sox’s most consistent starter in recent weeks, allowing two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. In Friday’s win at Angel Stadium, he pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, two earned runs and striking out six. Bennett has recorded 27 strikeouts over his last 29 innings. Mitch Farris (2-4, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Angels, though his role has shifted recently. The right-hander has worked exclusively in relief over his last six appearances, including two scoreless innings Friday against Boston. Farris has a 6.00 ERA over his last three outings, with six strikeouts and three walks in 7 innings. Players to watch Red Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Friday’s win and has hits in four of his last six games. Boston’s offense has averaged 4.2 runs over its last seven games. Angels center fielder Jose Siri homered Friday and is 5-for-18 with two home runs over his last five games. Los Angeles has scored three runs or fewer in five of its last seven contests. Series context The Red Sox and Angels have split the first two games of this series. Boston took the opener behind Bennett’s strong start and a three-run fifth inning. Saturday’s game was suspended scoreless in the fourth inning due to rain and will be completed before Sunday’s scheduled game. Betting line Boston is a -1.5 favorite, according to Interstat’s game simulator, which projects a 6-5 Red Sox victory. The over/under is 8.5 runs. Upcoming schedules Boston travels to Chicago to face the White Sox for three games starting Tuesday, then visits the New York Mets for three games. The Angels open a three-game series at Texas on Tuesday, followed by three games at Minnesota. First pitch Sunday is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. EDT.

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