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The Boston Red Sox edged the Atlanta Braves 3–2 on May 16 at Truist Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. Boston's pitching staff limited Atlanta to just 4 hits while striking out 5, though the Red Sox offense was hardly explosive, managing 7 hits with a .667 OPS and 5 strikeouts against a Braves pitching unit that posted a 2.99 ERA. The Braves' lone home run and 3 strikeouts highlighted an anemic offensive performance, while Boston's 1 home run and 3 RBIs proved just enough for the road victory. A defensive miscue by Atlanta—1 error—may have contributed to the margin, as Boston capitalized on limited opportunities despite batting just .234 as a team. The Red Sox's ability to win with modest offensive output suggests their pitching depth remains a competitive advantage heading into the next rotation cycle.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Mickey GasperWilyer AbreuWillson ContrerasDrake BaldwinJosé Azócar
