The Angels stun the Red Sox 9-5 on June 24, 2025, with a 4-run 8th inning rally. Zach Neto and Christian Moore lead the charge in a dramatic comeback win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when it looked like a Tuesday night nail-biter was heading for a tense finish, the Los Angeles Angels decided to rewrite the script. Trailing in the eighth, the Halos unleashed a four-run onslaught, fueled by relentless offense and clutch hitting, to secure a dramatic 9-5 win over the Boston Red Sox and pull within a single game of .500.
Zach Neto was the engine tonight. A leadoff homer, three hits, a stolen base... he did it all.
Entering the bottom of the eighth knotted at 5-5, the Angel Stadium crowd was buzzing with nervous energy. That's when the Halos' offense kicked into high gear. The rally was a team effort, but it was rookie Christian Moore who played the hero, lofting a sacrifice fly to center to score the go-ahead run. The floodgates opened from there. Taylor Ward provided the knockout blow with a booming two-run double, and Logan O'Hoppe added an RBI single for good measure, turning a tense standoff into a comfortable lead.
While the eighth inning provided the fireworks, it was shortstop Zach Neto who lit the fuse from the very first pitch. Neto ambushed Boston with a leadoff home run to start the game, setting an aggressive tone that resonated all night. He was a constant threat, finishing 3-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs scored, and a stolen base. His energy on the basepaths and consistency at the plate were the catalysts for the Angels' offensive success.
Before the late-game heroics, starter Tyler Anderson put in a workmanlike performance to keep the Angels within striking distance. The veteran lefty navigated six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) while striking out five. It wasn't his sharpest outing, but he battled through traffic and gave his team a chance to win. The bullpen took it from there, surrendering just one run over the final three frames to shut the door and set the stage for the comeback.
With the win, the Angels move to 39-40, tantalizingly close to the .500 mark. This was more than just a single victory; it was a display of resilience and offensive firepower that this team needs to harness. As they look to take the series from the Red Sox, carrying this eighth-inning momentum forward will be key to making a real push in the standings.
