The game turned on one devastating inning. Atlanta scored five runs in the sixth to break open a 2-2 tie and cruise to a 10-2 victory over Boston at Fenway Park.
Chris Sale earned the win with five innings of work, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 8. His ERA stands at 2.01 as he improved to 8-3 on the season.
The sixth inning began with Yastrzemski walking to bring Harris II home, giving Atlanta a 3-2 lead. Then Acuña Jr. launched a grand slam to left center, a 417-foot blast that scored Mateo, Smith and Yastrzemski to extend the lead to 7-2. Acuña finished 1-for-3 with 4 RBI and a walk.
Danny Coulombe took the loss for Boston, failing to record an out while allowing 3 runs on 1 hit and 2 walks. His ERA is 6.55 as he fell to 0-2. The Red Sox managed just 8 hits and scored their only runs in the fourth when Durbin doubled home Kiner-Falefa and Duran singled Durbin home.
Atlanta improved to 40-20 and snapped a one-game losing streak. Boston fell to 25-33 despite entering on a two-game winning streak. Ozzie Albies contributed 3 hits and 2 RBI for the Braves, moving within 2 stolen bases of 100 for his career.