With Josh Beckett going for his first win since April 10th against the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox certainly kept that in mind, going long four times, including a grand slam by Marco Scutaro that broke the game wide open.

Giving up only 3 runs, Beckett became one of many injured players showing they are ready to come back and push for a spot in the postseason. Joining the likes of Buchholz, who went seven innings in his start against the Angels, Beckett got the win and beat the injury that took him out before. Backing up Beckett was the offense of the Sox, who hit four home runs, one apiece for Adrian Beltre, Bill Hall, Kevin Youkilis, and a grand slam for Marco Scutaro.

Hitting a changeup out of the park, losing pitcher Francisco Rodney put the Angels in place to be swept, the first time at home in 80 consecutive series, only behind the record of 84 held by the Braves from ’03 to ’06.

With a day off today, the Red Sox will go back to Boston on Friday to play the Tigers for the first series of their homestand. Hopefully coming back as soon as tomorrow, Mike Lowell will be anticipated to make his return sometime this weekend.

Other game notes:

– Francisco Rodney had two consecutive K’s in the 3rd inning, getting both Hermida and Hall

– Scot Shields made his first start since 2003

– Shields was a late scratch in for Joel Pineiro who strained his oblique