Overview

• Chris Sale, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, allowed just one run and five hits over seven innings, striking out eight to lead the Braves to victory.
• Garrett Crochet also delivered a strong outing for the Red Sox, striking out eight and giving up two solo homers in seven innings, but took the loss.
• Atlanta's Matt Olson and Sean Murphy hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, providing the early lead that proved decisive.
• Boston debuted its new 'Fenway Green' City Connect uniforms, inspired by the iconic Green Monster, during the series opener.
• The Braves added two insurance runs in the ninth inning after Boston's bullpen issued multiple walks, extending their lead and securing the win.