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Braves Dismantle Red Sox 8-3, Marking a Dominant Performance at Fenway Park

The Atlanta Braves improved their season record to 34-24 after a commanding 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, who now sit at a 30-31 record. The game unfolded at the historic Fenway Park, where the Braves showcased their offensive and defensive skills to secure the win.


Jun 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Braves' offense was on full display, accumulating eight hits throughout the game. Key innings for Atlanta included the second, where they capitalized on two errors by the Red Sox to score two runs. Their momentum continued in the sixth inning with three runs off two hits, further extending their lead. The ninth inning saw them adding an additional run to seal their victory with an overall score of 8-3.


Atlanta's pitching staff held strong against Boston's lineup. Max Fried earned his sixth win of the season, contributing significantly with nine strikeouts over seven innings and maintaining an ERA of 2.0 for this game. The bullpen also played its part effectively, keeping Boston scoreless in their brief appearance.


Jun 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) gets a base hit against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, despite committing two errors themselves, Atlanta managed to execute plays that kept Boston from capitalizing significantly on these mistakes. The team's fielding percentage stood at .944 for this game.


For Boston, Kutter Crawford was tagged with his fifth loss of the season after allowing multiple runs across his pitching stint. Despite efforts from their lineup which produced five hits and three runs - including a home run - it wasn't enough to challenge Atlanta's lead effectively.


Jun 4, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) hits a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting matchup as the Braves will face off against the Red Sox once more at Fenway Park. Scheduled for June 5th at 5:35 PM local time in Boston (MA), fans can catch all action live on NESN network broadcasts.

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