Homers by Contreras, Gonzalez back Gray's strong start in Red Sox's 8-1 win over Angels

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In a baseball game in the United States, Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez hit home runs backing pitcher Sonny Gray as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-1. The Red Sox's pitching staff combined for three hitless innings, marking their seventh win in nine games.

Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox’s 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.