[insert platitudes about it being better for the Red Sox to lose games but also not understanding the value in rooting for players that are part of the 2021 picture to fail here] Okay, with that out of the way, let’s just talk about the game. Chris Mazza started things off by giving up a bananas home run (495 feet!) to Ronald Acuña Jr., but was able to limit the damage to just that one very long solo shot. Jackie Bradley Jr. eventually tied the game with a homer of his own, and the Red Sox would even bring a lead into the eighth.
Red Sox 7, Braves 8: Jeffrey Springs with a clutch blown save
