Boston Red Sox beat Angels, Aroldis Chapman sets reliever strikeout record

On July 3, 2026, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Reliever Aroldis Chapman recorded his 1,364th career strikeout, breaking Hoyt Wilhelm’s all‑time record for most strikeouts by a pitcher appearing primarily in relief, and earned his 17th save.

Boston starter Jake Bennett threw 7 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, while Angels starter Reid Detmers took the loss. Red Sox hitters Romy González, Caleb Durbin and Willson Contreras added key hits and RBIs. The win was the Red Sox’s sixth in eight games after a two‑game skid, and the Angels fell to a three‑game losing streak.