BOSTON — Michael Harris II recorded four hits, including a two-run home run and a go-ahead RBI double, to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. The Braves took a 7-4 lead into the ninth inning before holding off a late Red Sox rally to secure the win.
Harris II’s performance marked his ninth career four-hit game and his second of the season. His first key hit came in the sixth inning, when he delivered an RBI double that scored Austin Riley and gave Atlanta the lead. He added a two-run home run in the eighth inning, extending the Braves’ advantage to three runs at 7-4.
The victory ended a two-game losing streak for the Braves, who have now won three of their four matchups against the Red Sox this season. Boston, meanwhile, extended its losing streak to four games following the defeat.
Harris II’s offensive output proved critical in a game that featured multiple lead changes and a tense finish. After the Braves built their 7-4 lead, the Red Sox mounted a threat in the bottom of the ninth, cutting the deficit to one run before Atlanta closed out the game. Harris II’s two extra-base hits accounted for three of Atlanta’s seven runs and provided the offensive spark needed to overcome Boston’s late push.
The Braves’ win at Fenway Park gave them a 3-1 edge in the season series against the Red Sox. With Harris II producing at a high level and the team bouncing back from consecutive losses, Atlanta strengthened its position in the National League standings while handing Boston its fourth straight defeat.
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