Valbuena’s solo homer lifts Angels to 3-2 win over Red Sox

Boston Red Sox Deven Marrero follows through on a run-scoring single against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

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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