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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3–2 on May 15 at Truist Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Atlanta's offense was modest but efficient, collecting 7 hits with 2 home runs and a .775 OPS, while Boston managed 7 hits of their own but struggled with a .668 OPS and struck out 9 times. The Braves' pitching staff was the difference, striking out 9 batters with a 2.99 ERA while allowing just 2 earned runs; Boston's hurlers fanned 11 but surrendered 3 runs on the same hit total. Atlanta committed no defensive errors and capitalized on limited opportunities, while Boston's 4 walks went largely unutilized in the run-scoring department. The Red Sox's inability to drive runners in—managing just 2 RBIs despite reaching base—proved costly in a tight contest where both lineups were held in check. This low-output performance suggests the Braves' pitching depth may be a factor in Atlanta's recent matchups against Boston.