The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox continue their three-game series at Fenway Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Braves took the opener 4-2, powered by Chris Sale’s dominant pitching performance, while the Red Sox look to bounce back and snap their four-game losing streak.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: MLB Network
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Atlanta Braves
- Record: 23-22 (3rd in NL East)
- Key Players:
- Austin Riley (3B): Batting .286 with eight home runs, providing consistent power.
- Drake Baldwin (C): 14-for-23 in his last 10 games, contributing two home runs and six RBIs.
- Matt Olson (1B): Hit a home run in Game 1, looking to continue his offensive surge.
- Starting Pitcher: Grant Holmes (RHP, 1-1, 6.38 ERA) – Has struggled on the road but aims for a bounce-back performance.
Boston Red Sox
- Record: 22-24 (4th in AL East)
- Key Players:
- Alex Bregman (3B): Leads the team with a .314 batting average, 11 home runs, and 33 RBIs.
- Rafael Devers (DH): 13-for-36 in his last 10 games, adding two home runs and nine RBIs.
- Masataka Yoshida (OF): Returns from injury, looking to provide a spark.
- Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito (RHP, 1-2, 4.50 ERA) – Held Kansas City to one run over 6 2/3 innings in his last start.
Game Storylines
- Braves’ Recent Surge: Atlanta has won four of its last five games, climbing back above .500.
- Red Sox’s Losing Streak: Boston has dropped four straight, struggling to close out games.
- Pitching Matchup: Holmes has been inconsistent, while Giolito looks to build on his strong last outing.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 9.5
Boston Red Sox – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
