The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox are set to face off in the first game of their interleague series at Fenway Park. Both teams enter the matchup with identical records, looking to gain momentum as the season progresses.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Boston Red Sox (22-23, 11-9 Home) – The Red Sox are on a three-game losing streak, struggling in close games with a 4-12 record in one-run contests.
- Atlanta Braves (22-22, 7-15 Road) – The Braves have been 6-4 in their last 10 games, ranking eighth in the NL with 44 home runs.
Starting Pitchers
- Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (LHP, 4-2, 1.93 ERA, 65 K) – Crochet has been dominant, ranking seventh in MLB in ERA (1.93) and 13th in strikeouts per nine innings (10.4 K/9).
- Braves: Chris Sale (LHP, 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 48 K) – Sale faces his former team for the first time since leaving Boston, having struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in his last outing against them.
Key Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Alex Bregman (3B) – Leads the team with a .314 batting average, 15 doubles, 11 home runs, and 33 RBIs.
- Rafael Devers (3B) – Batting .361 over his last 10 games, with two home runs and nine RBIs.
- Jarren Duran (OF) – Provides speed and defense, leading the team with 12 stolen bases.
Atlanta Braves
- Austin Riley (3B) – Batting .286, with eight doubles and eight home runs.
- Drake Baldwin (C) – Red-hot over his last 10 games, hitting .609 (14-for-23) with two home runs and six RBIs.
- Matt Olson (1B) – Power threat with nine home runs and 27 RBIs.
Game Strategy & Predictions
- Red Sox’s Game Plan:
- Lean on Crochet’s dominance, as he has held opponents to a .192 batting average.
- Capitalize on Braves’ road struggles, as Atlanta is 7-15 away from home.
- Limit Riley and Olson, who provide Atlanta’s biggest power threats.
- Braves’ Game Plan:
- Take advantage of Sale’s familiarity with Fenway, as he has pitched well against Boston before.
- Exploit Boston’s struggles in close games, as the Red Sox have a 4-12 record in one-run contests.
- Continue Baldwin’s hot streak, as he has been Atlanta’s best hitter over the last 10 games.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 8
Boston Red Sox – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 15, 2025
