Red Sox vs Angels Preview: Sonny Gray Leads Boston

Sonny Gray brings serious heat to Angel Stadium on Sunday. The veteran right-hander is 3-0 this season with a 2.66 ERA. He's struck out 39 batters and keeps opponents off-balance with his 1.08 WHIP. Gray's control is sharp—he doesn't give free passes. Boston's rotation has taken hits with injuries, but Gray is the ace stepping up when the team needs him most. Watch him attack the zone early and often. The Red Sox won big yesterday 5-2, and Gray wants to keep that momentum rolling.

Los Angeles sits at 36-53 and is dropping games fast. The Angels have lost four straight and need to find their way back. Sam Aldegheri takes the mound for the home team, but he's an unknown against Boston's lineup. The Red Sox dominated yesterday's game at Angel Stadium, crushing the Angels 5-2. Boston's bats were alive—Durbin went yard, and the offense piled on runs early. The Angels have to weather this storm and stay tough at home. One win could spark something bigger.

This matchup puts Gray's excellence against the Angels' uncertainty. Gray is the Red Sox's trusted arm after Boston's injury troubles. Aldegheri is less proven, and that could make a huge difference. Boston's bats woke up yesterday with Durbin's blast and multiple runs in the third inning. The Red Sox came ready to play. If Gray keeps mowing down batters and Boston's offense stays hot, the Angels face another tough afternoon at home. Watch the early innings—that's where games get decided.