Chris Iannetta and Erick Aybar both homered in a nine-run fifth inning which propelled the Angels to an 12-5 decision over Boston in the opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park.
David Freese drove in two and scored twice for the Angels, who were coming off a series split at Toronto. Albert Pujols hit a solo shot while Marc Krauss, Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun added an RBI each.
Garrett Richards (4-2) was fortunate his offense perked up, as he allowed five runs on nine hits in six-plus frames for the win.
Brock Holt finished with two hits and drove in two runs and Mike Napoli added a solo homer for the Red Sox, losers of three straight and five of seven.
Rick Porcello (4-3) was tagged for seven runs and as many hits with four strikeouts and three walks in 4 1/3 frames.
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