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What a fun, extra-innings game in which both starting pitchers were dealing BBs today. In the end though, the Boston Red Sox (33-29) bested the visiting Atlanta Braves (32-29) by a 3 to 2 score.

While starter Kutter Crawford did not record a decision, he pitched a fine game in which he allowed just 1 earned run on 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 in 8 innings of play; Game Score 77. Liam Hendricks tossed 2 1/3 innings of scoreless / hitless ball before turning it over to Nick Pivetta (1-1) for the win despite allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits in 1 2/3 innings. The Red Sox offense was powered by Tyler O'Neill (2 for 5, Double, Homerun, Run, RBI), Pablo Reyes (2 for 5, Double), and Tristan Casas (1 for 5, Homerun, Run, RBI).

Getting the start for the Braves was the dialed in Chris Sale who permitted 1 earned run on 5 hits while striking out 13 in 8 innings of work; Game Score 81. A series of relievers led by A.J. Minter (1 inning), Pierce Johnson (1 2/3 innings), and Joe Jimenez (1/3 inning) kept things in check. Things fell apart though when in the 12th inning, Raisel Iglesias (1-3) (BS 3) was tagged for 2 earned runs on 3 hits and the game was lost. At the plate, Marcell Ozuna (3 for 5, 2 Doubles), Matt Olson (1 for 3, Homerun, Run, RBI, 2 Walks), and Ozzie Albies (1 for 5, Homerun, Run, RBI) played well despite the defeat.

Player of the Game: Kutter Crawford (Season: #5)

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