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MLB: Boston 6, Los Angeles Angels 2

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 6 (UPI) -- Felix Doubront struck out five batters over 6 2/3 innings Friday to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 6-2.

Doubront (5-3) kept the Angels to five hits and two walks to record his first win since June 1.

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David Ortiz had a two-run home run, Mike Napoli added a solo shot and Jarrod Saltalamacchia added two hits and an RBI for Boston, winners of nine of their last 10 games.

C.J. Wilson (8-6) gave up three runs on 10 hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings, snapping his four-start win streak.

Howie Kendrick contributed a solo homer in the loss, the second in the Angels' last three games.

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