The Los Angeles Angels took down the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Fenway Park, getting contributions up and down the lineup to hand Boston a defeat. Zach Neto led the charge with a home run, three RBI, and two hits in three at-bats, while Jose Siri and Denzer Guzman also went deep. Ryan Johnson earned the win with six solid innings, and Ben Joyce closed it out with a save despite a tense ninth. This was a complete team effort that the Angels needed on the road.

Ryan Johnson Gives Angels Six Quality Innings

Johnson did the heavy lifting on the mound, going six innings and allowing three earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. It was not a shutdown performance, but it was enough to keep the Angels in front and hand the bullpen a lead to protect. The Angels eventually turned to Ryan Watson, Tayler Saucedo, and Samy Natera Jr. to bridge the gap to Joyce, and that trio combined for 2.0 innings without allowing an earned run.

Ben Joyce closed things out in the ninth, though not without drama. He allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one, making the final score a closer 6-4 than the Angels would have liked. He got the job done and recorded the save.

Neto, Siri, and Guzman Power the Angels Offense

The Angels offense came through in a big way against Red Sox starter Jake Bennett, who surrendered all six earned runs on nine hits across 5.1 innings. Neto was the standout, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Siri matched him with two hits in four at-bats, adding a homer and two RBI. Guzman had the best hit count of anyone in the Angels lineup, going 3-for-4 with a home run and one RBI.

  • Zach Neto: 2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Jose Siri: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • Denzer Guzman: 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Oswald Peraza: 2-for-4
  • Tyler Heineman: 2-for-3

Peraza and Heineman each posted two-hit nights as well, keeping the lineup active throughout and putting consistent pressure on Bennett and the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox Get Home Runs From Anthony and Abreu, But It Is Not Enough

Boston was not without its own power. Roman Anthony went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, and Wilyer Abreu added a solo shot in three at-bats. Jarren Duran contributed two hits but could not drive anyone in. The Red Sox generated enough offense to stay in the game, but Bennett's inability to contain the Angels early proved to be the decisive factor. The Boston bullpen — Wyatt Olds, Jovani Morán, and Alec Gamboa — combined to throw 3.2 scoreless innings after Bennett's exit, but by then the damage was done.

What's Next for the Angels

The Angels pick up an important road win and will look to build on this performance. With the 2026 regular season in its final weeks, every victory carries weight. Los Angeles will continue their road schedule, so Angel Stadium will have to wait a little longer to celebrate, but this result gives the club genuine momentum heading into the next series.