MLB Preview · September 8, 2026
Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox: Prediction, Odds & Preview
LAA 54-88at BOS 78-65·Fenway Park·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
LAA40.4%59.6%BOS
The model leans BOS (59.6%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Probable Pitchers
LAA
ERA
3.44
WHIP
1.06
K%
28.0
BB%
6.8
K/9
10.11
IP
162.0
Arsenal
Four-Seam 45% · 94mphSlider 33% · 86mphCurveball 11% · 72mphChangeup 10% · 84mphSinker 1% · 94mph
BOS
ERA
4.41
WHIP
1.73
K%
22.0
BB%
11.0
K/9
9.18
IP
49.0
Arsenal
Changeup 24% · 84mphSlider 24% · 87mphFour-Seam 21% · 94mphSinker 21% · 94mphSweeper 5% · 81mph
Forecast at First Pitch
☁️70°FOvercast
Wind 5 mph E · R→L
Precip 0%
Injured List
LAA
Gustavo Campero (OF)Injured 10-Day
Nolan Schanuel (1B)Injured 10-Day
George Klassen (P)Injured 15-Day
Sam Bachman (P)Injured 15-Day
Anthony Rendon (3B)Injured 60-Day
Jack Kochanowicz (P)Injured 60-Day
BOS
Ceddanne Rafaela (CF)Injured 10-Day
Curtis Mead (3B)Injured 10-Day
Masataka Yoshida (DH)Injured 10-Day
Willson Contreras (1B)Injured 10-Day
Justin Slaten (P)Injured 15-Day
Tyron Guerrero (P)Injured 15-Day
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