The Braves and Red Sox split the first two games of their weekend series, each winning 3-2. Boston won Saturday by using an eighth-inning homer from Willson Contreras. The rubber match is scheduled for Sunday at Truist Park. Atlanta has been strong in deciding games, going 6-1 in rubber matches and 4-0 at home, while Boston is 3-5 and has lost four straight. The Braves start Grant Holmes, who has a 1.31 WHIP and has limited damage despite recent control issues. Holmes previously faced Boston twice, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA. Boston’s expected starter shifted after Saturday, with Brayan Bello set to start instead of an opener role.
"The first two games of this weekend's Braves-Red Sox series couldn't have been much closer, with each team claiming a 3-2 win. After Boston used an eighth-inning homer from Willson Contreras to win Saturday night's game, the rubber match is set for Sunday at 1:35 p.m. at Truist Park."
"The Braves, who have lost just one series this season, are 6-1 in rubber matches this season, including 4-0 at home. The Red Sox, on the other hand, are 3-5 in rubber matches and have lost their last four, including one Thursday against the Phillies. With the series on the line, the Braves will turn to Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.35 ERA)..."
"The right-hander has battled some control issues of late, with 13 strikeouts and 10 walks in his last three starts. In eight starts this season, he has 34 strikeouts to 21 walks in 41 1/3 innings. With his 1.31 WHIP, one would imagine his ERA would be higher. However, he's navigated trouble pretty well, with only one start where he's allowed more than three runs this season."
"Boston had a TBA starter for the series finale until after Saturday's win. Brayan Bello (2-4, 6.46) was expected to be the bulk pitcher, but the last two times, he's been used after an opener. This time, Bello will get the start, a role he's had much less success in this season."
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