Marcell Ozuna drove in the winning run with a single in the 8th inning as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-2 to end a losing streak. Atlanta's Reynaldo López and Boston's Kutter Crawford both had strong outings on the mound, each allowing two runs with ERAs under 2.00. The game was tied at 2 when Ozuna's hit put the Braves ahead.
Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run homer for the Braves while López and Crawford showcased their pitching skills, ranked among ERA leaders in the majors. Despite a strong effort by López, he couldn't prevent a run in the sixth inning. Joe Jiménez and Raisel Iglesias closed the game for the Braves for the win. Red Sox have some players dealing with injuries, with Masataka Yoshida and Garrett Whitlock on the injured list. Chris Sale is set to face his former team, the Red Sox, with Nick Pivetta expected to return for Boston.