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Red Sox Clinch 10th World Series Title in Hard-Fought Victory Over Braves

Atlanta, GA – In what was a magical playoff run, the Boston Red Sox players found themselves celebrating on Truist Park field after defeating the Atlanta Braves by a 3 to 1 score to capture their 10th World Series championship in franchise history.

The night's victory was anchored by a masterful performance from Boston starter Kutter Crawford (2-2), who was named Player of the Game after tossing 8 dominant innings in which he surrendered only one run on six hits, striking out five batters on 100 total pitches; Game Score 69. Closer Liam Hendriks (SV 7) entered in the ninth to shut the door to officially start the party in Boston. Braves' starter Reynaldo Lopez (2-1) was tagged with the loss after allowing 3 earned runs on 2 hits, 4 walks, and 2 hit batsmen in 5 innings of work; Game Score 54.

While offense was limited, with both teams struggling to put the ball in play, there were a few notable performances that warrant mention. For Boston, Tristan Casas (1 for 4, Homerun) and Rafael Devers (1 for 4, Homerun) each had solo-shots, while Tommy Edman went 1 for 3 with an RBI Double. The Braves were powered by Matt Olson (2 for 4, RBI) and Ronald Acuna Jr. (1 for 2, Run, Walk, 2 Stolen Bases).

In a jubilant clubhouse following the trophy presentation, series MVP Marcelo Mayer (.346 Average / 9 for 26, with 5 Runs, 3 Doubles, Triple, 2 Homeruns, 2 Walks, and a Stolen Base) reflected on the city's support. "I am so happy for our city right now. We have great fans that deserve this". The championship caps off a rather surprising playoff run that saw the Red Sox sneak into the postseason on the final week of the season. With this 10th title, the 2024 Red Sox join the legendary ranks of the 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018 championship teams.

Player of the Game: Kutter Crawford (Season: #16)

World Series: Wins Series 4-2