Austin Riley hit a three-run homer and a double to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Sunday at Truist Park.
Riley's performance came in the series finale and marked his third game this season with multiple extra-base hits. He connected on a first-inning homer off Brayan Bello and added a fifth-inning double. Braves manager Walt Weiss noted that Riley tends to heat up after such outings and expected a strong stretch ahead.
The Houston Astros secured a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. Christian Walker delivered three hits, including his eighth homer of the season, while Brice Matthews hit a three-run homer. Spencer Arrighetti earned his fourth consecutive win.
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Bryan Abreu earned his first win of the season by pitching two scoreless innings in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The reliever closed out the game in the 10th despite some tense moments with the bases loaded. Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez exited early with right hamstring tightness.
Ben Rice delivered a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the New York Yankees an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday at Rogers Centre. The blast marked the second consecutive game in which the Yankees secured victory with a tie-breaking ninth-inning home run.
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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Sunday at Rate Field, overcoming a late deficit with a tying home run and daring baserunning that produced the winning run.