Sonny Gray Allows One Run in Six Innings as Red Sox Beat Angels 8-1

Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray allowed one run and four hits over six innings with seven strikeouts in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on July 5. The performance improved his record to 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA, the second-lowest mark in the American League. Gray, 36, has posted six consecutive quality starts since May 30, going 5-0 with a 1.97 ERA during the stretch.

In his previous outing he carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, finishing with 7⅓ innings, one hit and nine strikeouts. All-Star rosters announced the same day included only two Boston players: starter Ranger Suarez and closer Aroldis Chapman. Gray said he was "disappointed, a little bummed" by the omission but added he was happy for his teammates.

Interim manager Chad Tracy said roster changes before the game create openings and expressed hope Gray would be added. ESPN reported the details of the outing and Gray's comments.