Red Sox Fall to Braves 8-3 Falling 1 Game Below .500

The Boston Red Sox fell 1 game below .500 on Tuesday night, June 4th, falling to the Atlanta Braves 8-3.

Kutter Crawford started for the Red Sox and went 6.0 innings, allowing 5 hits and 6 runs, 4 of which were earned. He struck out 5 and walked 2. He allowed 3 runs, 1 earned in the 1st 5 innings before allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and a walk in the 6th inning.

Dominic Smith hit a solo home run for the Red Sox, going 1-4.

Bobby Dalbec was 1-3, hitting a 2 run singled in the 4th inning, to give the Red Sox a temporary 3-2 lead.

Prior to Tuesday night's game, the Red Sox made another roster move. They placed Wilyer Abreu on the 10-Day Injured List, retroactive to June 3, with a right ankle sprain. To fill his spot on the active roster, the club recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester..

On Wednesday morning, the Red Sox made yet another roster move. They  placed right-handed pitcher Chris Martin on the 15-Day Injured List, retroactive to June 2, due to anxiety. To fill his spot on the active roster, the club recalled right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester.

The Red Sox and Braves will play the 2nd game of their 2-game series on Wednesday afternoon. The pregame starts at 12:35 p.m. with the 1st pitch at 1:35 p.m. on AM 1370 WDEA.

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