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OmahaBaseball · 12-22-2025, 11:24 AM

Teel’s Sixth-Inning Blast Lifts Red Sox Past Braves in World Series Opener

Atlanta, GA — A three-run home run by rookie catcher Kyle Teel proved to be the turning point as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Atlanta Braves, 6–4, on Thursday night in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. With Boston trailing 4–2 entering the sixth inning, Teel connected on a two-out drive to right-center off starter Spencer Strider (3-2; Game Score 41), silencing the sellout crowd and giving the Red Sox their first lead of the night.

The Braves struck early when Michael Harris II led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. Harris finished 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored, while Matt Olson added a solo homer in the fourth inning. While the Braves totaled 11 hits, they left eight runners stranded on the bases and many a potential rally was stalled. After some early-innings trouble, Red Sox starter Tanner Houck (4-0) settled in and pitched seven innings in which he allowed four earned runs on nine hits; Game Score 45. Brayan Bello (H 1) worked a scoreless eighth, and closer Liam Hendriks (SV 5) retired the side in order in the ninth to earn the save.

Boston’s offense was spread throughout the lineup, with contributions from Marcelo Mayer, who homered in the third inning, and Triston Casas, who doubled and reached base four times. The Red Sox also took advantage of two Atlanta fielding errors. With the win, Boston grabbed a 1–0 lead in the best-of-seven series, as their miracle playoff run continues.

Player of the Game: Michael Harris II

World Series: Leads 1-0

12-22-2025, 11:24 AM	#578
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,916	World Series Game 1: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves Teel’s Sixth-Inning Blast Lifts Red Sox Past Braves in World Series Opener Atlanta, GA — A three-run home run by rookie catcher *Kyle Teel* proved to be the turning point as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Atlanta Braves, 6–4, on Thursday night in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. With Boston trailing 4–2 entering the sixth inning, *Teel* connected on a two-out drive to right-center off starter *Spencer Strider* (3-2; Game Score 41), silencing the sellout crowd and giving the Red Sox their first lead of the night. The Braves struck early when *Michael Harris II* led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. *Harris* finished 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored, while *Matt Olson* added a solo homer in the fourth inning. While the Braves totaled 11 hits, they left eight runners stranded on the bases and many a potential rally was stalled. After some early-innings trouble, Red Sox starter *Tanner Houck* (4-0) settled in and pitched seven innings in which he allowed four earned runs on nine hits; Game Score 45. *Brayan Bello* (H 1) worked a scoreless eighth, and closer *Liam Hendriks* (SV 5) retired the side in order in the ninth to earn the save. *Boston’s* offense was spread throughout the lineup, with contributions from *Marcelo Mayer, who homered in the third inning, and Triston Casas, who doubled and reached base four times. The Red Sox* also took advantage of two Atlanta fielding errors. With the win, Boston grabbed a 1–0 lead in the best-of-seven series, as their miracle playoff run continues. Player of the Game: *Michael Harris II* World Series: Leads 1-0 Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 12-23-2025 at 10:36 PM.