Willson Contreras hits a 2-run homer in the 8th to lift the Red Sox past the Braves, 3-2
Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle pitched eight innings, allowing only two runs. Aroldis Chapman secured his 377th career save despite a late scare in the ninth inning.
- ▪Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- ▪Payton Tolle pitched a season-high eight innings, giving up two runs.
- ▪Aroldis Chapman tied for 10th place with his 377th career save.
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