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Atlanta Braves 2
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Match Report

Houck, Vazquez grand slam lead Red Sox to 8-2 rout of Braves

Rookie right-hander Tanner Houck struck out 10 in another dominant performance, Christian Vazquez capped a big inning with a grand slam, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Saturday night.

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Top Performers

BOS

  • Bobby Dalbec 1B H-AB 1-4 · AB 4 · R 1
  • Alex Verdugo LF H-AB 0-4 · AB 4 · R 0
  • Xander Bogaerts SS H-AB 2-4 · AB 4 · R 1
  • Christian Vazquez C H-AB 3-5 · AB 5 · R 1

ATL

  • Freddie Freeman 1B H-AB 1-2 · AB 2 · R 1
  • Marcell Ozuna DH H-AB 1-3 · AB 3 · R 0
  • Travis d'Arnaud C H-AB 1-4 · AB 4 · R 0
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. RF H-AB 0-4 · AB 4 · R 0

Head to Head

BOS wins series 2-1

Injuries

Atlanta Braves

  • Spencer Strider 60-Day-IL
  • Joe Jimenez 60-Day-IL
  • Jurickson Profar suspension
  • Joey Wentz 60-Day-IL
  • Spencer Schwellenbach 60-Day-IL

Boston Red Sox

  • Caleb Durbin Out
  • Garrett Whitlock Out
  • Roman Anthony Out
  • Tyron Guerrero Out
  • Romy Gonzalez Day-To-Day

Lineups

Confirmed

ATL

  1. Ronald Acuna Jr.RF13
  2. Freddie Freeman1B5
  3. Marcell OzunaDH24
  4. Travis d'ArnaudC25
  5. Ozzie Albies2B1
  6. Adam DuvallLF14
  7. Dansby SwansonSS7
  8. Adeiny Hechavarria3B56
  9. Ender InciarteCF22

BOS

  1. Alex VerdugoRF27
  2. Rafael Devers3B16
  3. Xander BogaertsSS2
  4. J.D. MartinezDH28
  5. Christian VazquezC2
  6. Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
  7. Bobby Dalbec1B31
  8. Michael ChavisLF66
  9. Christian Arroyo2B28

Play by Play

  1. Foul Out 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    33589 9th Inning
  2. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    33589 9th Inning
  3. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  4. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  5. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  6. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  7. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  8. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  9. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  10. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  11. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    38104 8th Inning
  12. Play Result 8-2

    d'Arnaud reached on infield single to pitcher, Freeman scored on throwing error by pitcher Valdéz, d'Arnaud to second.

    38104 8th Inning
  13. Error 8-2

    d'Arnaud reached on infield single to pitcher, Freeman scored on throwing error by pitcher Valdéz, d'Arnaud to second.

    38104 8th Inning
  14. Single 8-2

    Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    38104 8th Inning
  15. Ball 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Ball 1

    38104 8th Inning
  16. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    38104 8th Inning
  17. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    38104 8th Inning
  18. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    31264 8th Inning
  19. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    31264 8th Inning
  20. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    31264 8th Inning
  21. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    31264 8th Inning
  22. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    31722 7th Inning
  23. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    31722 7th Inning
  24. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    31722 7th Inning
  25. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    31264 7th Inning
  26. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    31264 7th Inning
  27. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    31264 7th Inning
  28. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    31264 7th Inning
  29. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul

    40384 7th Inning
  30. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul

    40384 7th Inning
  31. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    40384 7th Inning
  32. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    40384 7th Inning
  33. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    40384 7th Inning
  34. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    41009 6th Inning
  35. Foul Out 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Ball In Play

    41009 6th Inning
  36. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 6th Inning
  37. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 6th Inning
  38. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 6th Inning
  39. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 5th Inning
  40. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 5th Inning
  41. Foul Ball 8-1

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 5th Inning
  42. End Batter/Pitcher 8-1
    41009 5th Inning
  43. Play Result 8-1

    Swanson homered to left center (427 feet).

    41009 5th Inning
  44. Home Run 8-1

    Pitch 1 : Ball In Play

    41009 5th Inning
  45. Foul Out 8-0

    Pitch 2 : Ball In Play

    40384 5th Inning
  46. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    32670 5th Inning
  47. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 4th Inning
  48. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    41009 4th Inning
  49. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 4th Inning
  50. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 4th Inning
  51. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 3rd Inning
  52. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul

    41009 3rd Inning
  53. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    32670 3rd Inning
  54. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul

    32670 3rd Inning
  55. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    32670 3rd Inning
  56. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 2nd Inning
  57. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 2nd Inning
  58. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul

    41009 2nd Inning
  59. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 2nd Inning
  60. Foul Ball 8-0

    Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul

    41009 2nd Inning
  1. End Inning 8-2

    End of the 9th inning

    9th Inning
  2. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    33589 9th Inning
  3. Play Result 8-2

    Inciarte fouled out to first.

    33589 9th Inning
  4. Foul Out 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Ball In Play

    33589 9th Inning
  5. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 2 : Ball 1

    33589 9th Inning
  6. Strike Looking 8-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    33589 9th Inning
  7. Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2

    Andrew Triggs pitches to Ender Inciarte

    33589 9th Inning
  8. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    33589 9th Inning
  9. Play Result 8-2

    Hechavarria grounded out to catcher, Swanson to second.

    33589 9th Inning
  10. Ground Out 8-2

    Pitch 5 : Ball In Play

    33589 9th Inning
  11. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 4 : Ball 2

    33589 9th Inning
  12. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul

    33589 9th Inning
  13. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 2 : Ball 1

    33589 9th Inning
  14. Strike Looking 8-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    33589 9th Inning
  15. Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2

    Andrew Triggs pitches to Adeiny Hechavarria

    33589 9th Inning
  16. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    33589 9th Inning
  17. Play Result 8-2

    Swanson singled to center.

    33589 9th Inning
  18. Single 8-2

    Pitch 4 : Ball In Play

    33589 9th Inning
  19. Strike Looking 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Looking

    33589 9th Inning
  20. Strike Looking 8-2

    Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking

    33589 9th Inning
  21. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 1 : Ball 1

    33589 9th Inning
  22. Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2

    Andrew Triggs pitches to Dansby Swanson

    33589 9th Inning
  23. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    33589 9th Inning
  24. Play Result 8-2

    Duvall grounded out to shortstop.

    33589 9th Inning
  25. Ground Out 8-2

    Pitch 4 : Ball In Play

    33589 9th Inning
  26. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Ball 2

    33589 9th Inning
  27. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 2 : Ball 1

    33589 9th Inning
  28. Strike Looking 8-2

    Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking

    33589 9th Inning
  29. Start Batter/Pitcher 8-2

    Andrew Triggs pitches to Adam Duvall

    33589 9th Inning
  30. Play Result 8-2

    Triggs relieved Valdéz

    33589 9th Inning
  31. Start Inning 8-2

    Bottom of the 9th inning

    9th Inning
  32. End Inning 8-2

    Middle of the 9th inning

    9th Inning
  33. End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
    36133 9th Inning
  34. Play Result 8-2

    Bradley Jr. grounded out to second.

    36133 9th Inning
  35. Ground Out 8-2

    Pitch 8 : Ball In Play

    36133 9th Inning
  36. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  37. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 6 : Ball 3

    36133 9th Inning
  38. Foul Ball 8-2

    Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul

    36133 9th Inning
  39. Strike Swinging 8-2

    Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging

    36133 9th Inning
  40. Ball 8-2

    Pitch 3 : Ball 2

    36133 9th Inning

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