Fri May 30 22:20:00 UTC 2025: **Red Sox Seek Respite in Atlanta Series After Brewers Sweep**

**ATLANTA, GA** – In desperate need of a turnaround, the Boston Red Sox (27-31) head to Atlanta tonight to begin a three-game series against the Braves (26-29) after a demoralizing five-game losing streak, capped by a three-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. Both teams are looking to get back on track.

The Braves, while not faring much better recently with seven losses in their last 10 games, split a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday. Former Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale, now with the Braves, stole the show in the first game, striking out 6 in a Braves 9-3 win. Sale hit 2,500 strikeouts in 2,026 innings, making him the fastest pitcher to do so. Sale was moved up for the doubleheader.

Tonight, the Red Sox will look to right-hander Lucas Giolito (1-1, 5.27 ERA) to lead them to victory. Giolito is coming off his best start of the season, pitching seven scoreless innings in a tough 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed six hits and two walks while striking out six. Atlanta will counter with right-hander Grant Holmes (3-3, 3.68 ERA), who has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last five starts.

The Red Sox lineup will feature Duran in left field, Devers as the designated hitter, Abreu in right field, Narváez catching, Mayer at third base, Toro at first base, Story at shortstop, Campbell at second base, and Rafaela in center field.

The Braves lineup will be led by Acuna Jr. in right field, followed by Albies at second base, Ozuna as the designated hitter, Olson at first base, Riley at third base, Verdugo in left field, Murphy catching, Harris II in center field, and Williams at shortstop.

**Key Matchups & Storylines:**

* **Giolito vs. Braves:** Giolito has struggled against Atlanta in the past, holding an 0-2 record with an 11.12 ERA in four appearances, including three starts. His most recent start against the Braves on May 17th saw him allow six runs in just four innings.
* **Holmes vs. Red Sox:** Holmes pitched against the Red Sox earlier this season, allowing two runs over six innings.
* **Albies’ Hot Streak:** Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is currently riding a 14-game hitting streak, boosting his batting average from .207 to .242.
* **Devers’ Dominance:** Rafael Devers is currently batting .365 with 35 hits in 96 at-bats, with 14 runs scored, five doubles, seven homers, and 21 walks.

Tonight’s game will be exclusively broadcast on Apple TV and can be heard on WEEI-FM 93.7.

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