Braves host Red Sox in weekend series at Truist Park

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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Braves continue their homestand with four straight games on Gray Media, beginning with their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox.

The Braves and Red Sox are on opposite ends on the baseball world. The Braves currently own the best record in baseball, while the Red Sox are last in the AL East and have already cleaned house less than two months into the season.

All three games will be broadcast live on Gray Media stations across the southeast.

Braves-Red Sox pitching probables

Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EST - RHP Bryce Elder (4-1, 1.81 ERA) vs. LHP Payton Tolle (1-2, 2.78 ERA)

Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EST - RHP Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.35 ERA) vs. TBD

The Red Sox will send left-hander Payton Tolle out to the mound Saturday.

Tolle is considered among Boston’s top prospects and his numbers have backed up the talk despite his 1-2 win-loss record. His ERA, FIP and K/9 are both the second-best among starters on the Red Sox.

Tolle will be met by Bryce Elder, who has arguably been the Braves’ most surprising story.

The 26-year-old’s 1.81 ERA is fifth in baseball and his 1.01 WHIP is the lowest of his career. It’s quite the rebound for a pitcher who was expected to be fighting for the fifth spot in the rotation coming into spring.

Hitters to watch

Braves: The better question is who isn’t of note in the Braves’ lineup? Sandy León is the latest backup catcher to join the ranks, signing with the Braves after Sean Murphy returned to the injured list. His appearances against the Cubs were his first MLB action since 2024, so it remains to be seen if he’ll continue being a valuable piece of the lineup.

Red Sox: The Red Sox are currently 27th in MLB in runs scored with just 157 (the Braves have scored 233). The clubhouse leader is first baseman Willson Contreras, who was injured earlier this week, but has since returned to the lineup.

Injury report

Braves:

RF Ronald Acuña Jr. (quad)
LHP Dylan Dodd (spine)
RHP Joe Jimenez (knee)
RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow)
RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow)
RHP Hurston Waldrep (elbow)
LHP Danny Young (elbow)

Red Sox:

LHP Garrett Crochet (left shoulder inflammation)
RHP Tanner Houck (torn UCL)
OF/DH Roman Anthony (right wrist)
RHP Kutter Crawford (right flexor irritation)
LHP Danny Coulombe (cervical spasms)
LHP Patrick Sandoval (left bicep)
1B Triston Casas (left abdominal strain)
INF/OF Romy Gonzalez (left shoulder)
RHP Johan Oviedo (right flexor strain)

How to watch Braves on Gray

The Braves and Gray Media will simulcast 25 games for free, over-the-air to fans across Braves Country through local television stations, reaching 26 markets throughout the Southeast.

For broadcast times, channel information and additional details, fans are encouraged to click here and check local Gray Media station listings in their markets.