The game was over in the first inning. Austin Riley's three-run homer to left center gave Atlanta a lead it never relinquished in an 8-1 victory over Boston at Truist Park.
Grant Holmes dominated through six scoreless innings, allowing five hits while striking out four. The right-hander improved to 3-1 with his third win of the season, carrying a 3.80 ERA.
Riley's 431-foot blast scored Albies and Harris II for the early 3-0 advantage. The Braves extended their lead in the second when Baldwin walked with the bases loaded to score Mateo, then Olson grounded out to bring home Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski added a solo homer in the fourth, Smith singled home Riley in the fifth, and Baldwin's sacrifice fly in the eighth completed the scoring before Boston's late consolation run.
Brayan Bello absorbed the loss, allowing seven runs on eight hits over five innings. The Red Sox starter struck out just one batter while walking three, falling to 2-5 with a 7.16 ERA. Boston managed nine hits but could not capitalize until Sogard doubled home Wong in the ninth.
Atlanta improved to 31-15 and maintained first place in the division. Boston fell to 19-26. Albies sits two stolen bases away from 100 career steals, while Bello is six strikeouts from reaching 500.