Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels' Coaches, Players Have Altercation Before Series Finale

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels are scheduled to play the finale of a three-game set on Wednesday afternoon, but there were some fireworks well before first pitch.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Angel Stadium on May 27. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

There were fireworks on Wednesday morning at Fenway Park, even before the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels took the field for game three of their three-game set.

As shown in a recently deleted video by NESN, Red Sox first base coach Jose Flores got into a verbal altercation with multiple members of the Angels, including pitcher Tyler Anderson and some coaches.

After the fracas was over, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was seen talking to Anderson in the outfield. You can see the conclusion of the incident here, from Jamie Gatlin.

The series finale between the Angels and Red Sox today should be a fun time.

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— Jamie Gatlin (@JamieGatlin17) June 4, 2025

Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston had some insight as well.

There was kerfuffle between the Angels and RedSox a little while ago with words exchanged along third base line. Seemed to start with Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson having words with RedSox coach Jose Flores. Numerous Sox players came over to that side of the field

There was kerfuffle between the Angels and Red Sox a little while ago with words exchanged along third base line. Seemed to start with Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson having words with Red Sox coach Jose Flores. Numerous Sox players came over to that side of the field

— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) June 4, 2025

It's unclear at this point what caused the disagreement, but we will keep you posted if more information comes out after the game. The Red Sox have dropped the first two games of the series and enter play at a disappointing 29-34 overall. After signing Alex Bregman, Aroldis Chapman and Walker Buehler this offseason, the Red Sox were supposed to be a World Series contender. They also traded for Garrett Crochet and signed him to a long-term extension.

First pitch on Wednesday is 1:35 p.m. ET as Jose Soriano pitches for the Halos against Lucas Giolito. He's gone 1-1 with a 4.78 ERA thus far.

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