Red Sox-Braves highlights: Sox drop series opener, 6-3

By Justin Leger • Published August 31, 2020 • Updated on August 31, 2020 at 10:59 pm

Aug 31, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is congratulated by right fielder Adam Duvall (23) after scoring a run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Sox failed to earn their third straight win as they fell at home to the Braves on Monday night. Alex Verdugo smacked three doubles in the loss for Boston.

Red Sox starter Colten Brewer allowed five runs in four innings of work. Austin Riley (three RBI) and Nick Markakis (two RBI) did most of the damage for Atlanta.

FINAL SCORE: Atlanta Braves 6, Boston Red Sox 3

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HIGHLIGHTS

Markakis gets Atlanta on the board first

Nick gets the evening off to a good start.#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/Qmkh3OukFY
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 31, 2020

Duvall ties it back up

Duvall the way outta here 😱#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/X4S1IjICdx
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 1, 2020

Braves pull ahead and don't look back

I'm Shipping Up to Austin#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/Zaz9dFimsQ
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 1, 2020

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