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**Red Sox Look to Break Losing Streak Against Braves Rookie Holmes**

BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox, reeling from a four-game losing streak, face the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in the second game of their weekend series, hoping to turn the tide against rookie pitcher Grant Holmes. Holmes (2-3, 4.14 ERA) is slated to make his first career start against Boston, presenting a less daunting challenge after back-to-back losses to Cy Young Award winners Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale.

Holmes is looking for a first win after going four consecutive outings without a win. His last victory was on April 20 against the Minnesota Twins. He pitched well in his last start, going 6.1 innings allowing one run but did not factor into the decision.

The Red Sox will counter with Lucas Giolito (1-1, 5.51 ERA), who pitched his team’s most recent win on Sunday. Giolito, who held the Royals to one run on two hits while striking out five, has struggled in his career against Atlanta, taking losses in both of his starts while allowing 13 runs.

The Braves, now above .500 for the first time this season after a slow start, are sending out a lineup featuring Alex Verdugo in left field, Austin Riley at third, and Matt Olson at first. The Red Sox will counter with Jarren Duran leading off in left field, followed by Rafael Devers as designated hitter, and Alex Bregman at third base.

While the Braves have found their stride, winning nine of their last 13, the Red Sox offense has struggled, scoring two runs or fewer in 14 games so far this season. Can Giolito lead the Red Sox to victory against a Braves team gaining momentum and Holmes who will be making his first career start against them?

**Braves Lineup:** Verdugo LF, Riley 3B, Olson 1B, Ozuna DH, Baldwin C, Albies 2B, Harris CF, White RF, Allen SS.
**Red Sox Lineup:** Duran LF, Devers DH, Bregman 3B, Campbell 2B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Toro 1B, Narvaez C, Rafaela CF.

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