Angels 5, Red Sox 4

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia argues with umpire Joe West after the benches cleared following a pitch by Josh Beckett that nearly hit right fielder Bobby Abreu.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter has to be restrained by coaches and teammates after a benches-clearing incident in the first inning with the Red Sox on Sunday. Hunter would be ejected from the game.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia holds back center fielder Torii Hunter as the benches clear during an altercation in the first inning Sunday. Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett nearly hit Angels batter Bobby Abreu with a pitch after time had been called. Scioscia and Hunter would be ejected from the game.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. tracks down a deep drive by Boston’s Jacoby Ellsbury in the third inning Sunday.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero connects for a solo home run in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero is congratulated by pitching coach Mike Butcher after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury can’t make the catch on a blast by Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, who ended up with a triple on the play.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Angels shortstop Maicer Izturis slides safely home in front of Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek after a single by Howie Kendrick in the sixth inning Sunday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)