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The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead after the 1st inning, but the visiting Braves used the long-ball to prevail. When all was said and done, the Atlanta Braves (32-28) topped the Boston Red Sox (32-29) by a 6 to 3 score.

Getting the start for Atlanta was ace Spencer Strider (5-4) who picked up the win by limiting the opposition to 3 earned runs on 4 hits and 7 walks (yikes!) while striking out 9 in 7 innings of play; Game Score 59. Raisel Iglesias (H 3) allowed a harmless single in his 1 inning scoreless appearance before turning the ball over to closer Piece Johnson (SV 4) who wrapped up the game with a perfect final inning. Leading the way at the plate was Ozzie Albies (3 for 4, 2 Doubles, Homerun, 2 Runs, 3 RBI), Ronald Acuna Jr. (2 for 4, Double, Run), and Marcell Ozuna (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, RBI).

Taking the loss for the home team was Tanner Houck (7-3) who was tagged for 5 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk while striking out just 3 in 5 2/3 innings of play; Game Score 35. Kenley Jansen covered 2 1/3 innings and allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits while striking out 3. Liam Hendriks pitched a scoreless final inning. The Boston offense was generated by Rafael Devers (2 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBI) and Tristan Casas (1 for 2, Run, 2 Walks).

Player of the Game: Ozzie Albies

AL East Standings: 2 1/2 GB, 2nd Place