NEWSLETTER
The Atlanta Braves (21-12), led by Marcell Ozuna and aiming for a series sweep, host Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (19-17) at 7:20 PM ET on Wednesday.
See how to watch the Atlanta-Boston matchup below.
When is Braves vs. Red Sox and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Red Sox
The Braves and Red Sox will hit the diamond at Truist Park for this matchup on May 8, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NESN.
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Braves vs. Red Sox Game Preview
The Braves took down the Red Sox 4-2 yesterday, with Joe Jimenez getting the win (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) and Jarred Kelenic leading the way offensively (going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI). Justin Slaten (1.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Red Sox.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves are 21-10 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 67.7% of those games).
Atlanta ranks 20th in baseball with 33 total home runs.
The Braves are fourth in baseball, slugging .414.
Atlanta’s 3.68 team ERA ranks 10th across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Braves average baseball’s 12th-ranked WHIP (1.236).
Red Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
The Red Sox have won 10, or 45.5%, of the 22 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Boston has hit 38 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the majors.
The Red Sox rank sixth in the majors with a .407 team slugging percentage.
Boston has pitched to a 2.65 ERA this season, which ranks first in baseball.
Red Sox pitchers have a 1.115 WHIP this season, third-best in the majors.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Chris Sale
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | May 1 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Guardians | April 26 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | April 19 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Marlins | April 13 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | April 7 | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Red Sox Starter Recent Performance: Nick Pivetta
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | April 3 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| at Mariners | March 29 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his seventh of the season. He is 4-1 with a 3.44 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last time out on Wednesday, May 1, the left-hander threw five innings against the Seattle Mariners, allowing one earned run while surrendering six hits.
The 35-year-old has an ERA of 3.44, with 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opposing hitters have a .207 batting average against him.
Ozuna leads Atlanta in batting average (.306), home runs (10) and runs batted in (34) this season.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has collected 35 hits this season and has an OBP of .373. He’s slugging .359 on the year.
Ozzie Albies has collected 30 base hits, an OBP of .360 and a slugging percentage of .437 this season.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Nick Pivetta heads to the mound for the Red Sox to make his third start of the season, seeking his second win.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, April 3 against the Oakland Athletics, throwing five innings without allowing a run.
He has an ERA of 0.82, a 13 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .818 in two games this season.
Duran is batting .267 with eight doubles, six triples, a home run and 15 walks.
Tyler O’Neill’s nine home runs and .292 batting average both lead his team.
Wilyer Abreu has eight doubles, a triple, two home runs and 15 walks while batting .287.
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