After drawing their four-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox (30-30) play hosts to the Atlanta Braves (33-24) in the first game of their two-game interleague MLB set on Tuesday night.
This will be the second meeting between the two franchises this season, with the Braves winning the first two games at Truist Park earlier this year.
Atlanta recovered from their series loss to Washington with a series victory over the Athletics last weekend. They are in good shape to make the playoffs; there are six postseason spots in the National League and only five teams are above .500 at the moment. However, the Braves trail first-place Philadelphia by 6 1/2 games, and the Braves are up against it if plan to lift a seventh straight NL East title.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, took the first two games of their three-game set against the Tigers, but they were unable to pull off the whitewash after losing in the finale on Sunday.
Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Red Sox vs Braves game.
Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves: Date & First Pitch Time
The Boston Red Sox welcome the Atlanta Braves to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The two sides will lock horns on Wednesday, June 4, 2024, with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET/ 4:10 p.m. PT in the US.
| Date | Wednesday, June 4, 2024 |
| First pitch time | 7:10 p.m. ET/ 4:10 p.m. PT |
| Arena | Fenway Park |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
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Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Team News and Injury Reports
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have placed Romy González on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. Vaughn Grissom also joins the 10-day IL due to a hamstring injury. Additionally, Tyler O'Neill was not in the starting lineup for the game on May 30 against the Tigers, indicating a possible issue that will need further assessment.
The Red Sox are sending Kutter Crawford to the mound for Game 1. The 28-year-old has cooled off lately since his red-hot start to the season, but he has been reliable for Boston this year, posting a 3.97 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He's having a rough stretch, but he's already made a start against the Braves this season and performed well.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves are already in a bit of a hole in the NL East and have received terrible news on the injury front. Ronald Acuña Jr. picked up a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury at the beginning of the week.
Losing Acuña is a major blow to the Braves, having already had right-hander Spencer Strider go down with a season-ending injury.
Max Fried will get the start for the Braves. He has been one of the better pitchers in baseball this year. He is currently 5-2 with a 2.97 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/05/24 | Atlanta Braves 5-0 Boston Red Sox | MLB |
| 08/05/24 | Atlanta Braves 4-2 Boston Red Sox | MLB |
| 24/03/24 | Boston Red Sox 5-5 Atlanta Braves | MLB |
| 17/03/24 | Atlanta Braves 3-3 Boston Red Sox | MLB |
| 07/03/24 | Boston Red Sox 2-3 Atlanta Braves | MLB |