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MLB: LA Angels 4, Boston 2

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 19 (UPI) -- Erick Aybar's pinch three-run triple capped a four-run, seventh-inning rally Saturday that fueled the Los Angeles Angels' 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Boston led 2-0 before Vladimir Guerrero belted a solo homer off Boston starter Josh Beckett to start the rally and Aybar's first pinch hit this season with one out in the bottom of the seventh brought victory to the home team.

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Torii Hunter and Chone Figgins had two hits each for the Angels, who have won four in a row.

The winner was reliever Jose Arredondo (4-0). Closer Francisco Rodriguez registered his major league-leading 39th save.

Boston scored its runs on Kevin Youkilis' two-run homer in the top of the second. He and Dustin Pedroia had two hits apiece for the Red Sox, who have split their last four games overall.

Beckett (9-6) gave up four earned runs on nine hits and a walk in eight innings with six strikeouts.

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