Sign-Stealing Suspicions Spark Red Sox-Angels Scuffle

Tempers flared before Wednesday's series finale at Fenway Park when Red Sox first base coach Jose Flores and Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson engaged in a heated verbal altercation, reportedly stemming from Anderson's suspicion that the Red Sox had stolen signs during his Monday start in which he allowed five runs but the Angels won 7-6. Angels pitching coach Barry Enright joined in, escalating the situation, until players and coaches from both teams intervened, with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson helping to de-escalate. No physical altercation occurred, but the incident added to the tension in a series dominated by the Angels, who were seeking a sweep. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was later seen having a calm conversation with Anderson. The altercation highlights Boston's mounting frustration, as the team entered the game with a 29-34 record and significant ground to make up in the AL East. The cause of the confrontation was clarified as related to sign-stealing suspicions.