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Red Sox, Braves look to halt slumps in interleague series opener

Boston counters with Lucas Giolito after a five-game losing stretch as Atlanta hands the ball to Grant Holmes

May 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Both clubs enter the series on losing streaks: Boston has dropped five straight games and Atlanta has lost seven of its last ten.
  • Right-handers Lucas Giolito (1-1, 5.27 ERA) and Grant Holmes (3-3, 3.68 ERA) are set to start Friday’s opener for Boston and Atlanta.
  • Rafael Devers has driven Boston’s offense in May with 32 RBIs and a .365 batting average across 26 games.
  • Ozzie Albies is riding a 14-game hitting streak that has lifted his average from .207 to .242.
  • Atlanta holds a 16-9 record at home this season, while Boston is 11-17 on the road.