Red Sox play the Braves in first of 3-game series
The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a three-game series. The Braves currently lead the NL East with a record of 36-18, while the Red Sox sit fifth in the AL East at 22-30. The matchup features starting pitchers Spencer Strider for the Braves and Ranger Suarez for the Red Sox.
- ▪The game will take place on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT in Boston.
- ▪The Braves have a strong road record of 19-8 and a collective slugging percentage of .431.
- ▪The Red Sox have struggled at home with an 8-17 record and a team ERA of 3.76.
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