Braves turn fast start into 8-1 victory over Red Sox
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1, with third baseman Austin Riley hitting a 431-foot, three-run homer in the first inning.
- The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston, extending their dominance with their 13th series win this season and only one series loss overall.
- Mike Yastrzemski homered for Atlanta, which jumped ahead 5-0 through two innings against Brayan Bello on the pitcher's 27th birthday, with Bello allowing 33 earned runs in 30 innings as a starter.
- Grant Holmes allowed five hits and one walk in an 87-pitch effort, while a 33-minute rain delay forced Boston catcher Carlos Narv from the game due to finger pain.
- The Braves travel to Miami for a series starting Monday night, with right-hander JR Ritchie taking the mound for Atlanta against The Marlins and Max Meyer.
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Riley heating up as Braves rip Red Sox
ATLANTA — Austin Riley isn’t a stranger to slow starts. This year’s early stretch might have been more frustrating than some previous ones. But it hasn’t been drastically different from what he experienced during the first seven weeks of his…
Atlanta Braves win rubber game against Red Sox, head to Miami for four games
The Atlanta Braves will return to Truist Park for three games against the Washington Nationals next weekend. The Braves took three of four games in Washington last month. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice With another series on the line, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox, 8-1, and remain undefeated in series at Truist Park. At 32-15, Atlanta is the best team in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss. Photo …
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Brayan Bello struggles in return to starter role, Red Sox lose finale
ATLANTA, Ga. — Coming off two straight brilliant outings following an opener, the Red Sox hoped Brayan Bello could maintain that momentum upon his return to a starting role. But on Sunday, he found himself back at square one. Bello had a rough day in Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves, allowing seven runs over five innings in the Red Sox’s 8-1 loss. Bello allowed a three-run home run to Austin Riley in the bottom of the first, and…
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