Braves Shut Out Red Sox Behind Acuna Jr. Home Run

The Atlanta Braves appear to be regaining offensive strength, highlighted by the impressive performances of Ronald Acuna Jr. since his return from left ACL surgery. Acuna has been a major catalyst, batting .367 with three home runs, six RBIs, and six runs scored over eight games, including a two-run homer in a recent 5-0 win against the Boston Red Sox. Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach also contributed significantly with a career-high 11 strikeouts, helping to shut out the Red Sox and boost team morale. Despite the Braves' recent struggles, the combination of Acuna's hitting and strong pitching performances signals a potential turnaround. Meanwhile, the Red Sox continue to struggle offensively, especially with runners in scoring position, contributing to their recent series losses. Sunday’s matchup features Braves righty Bryce Elder against Boston’s Garrett Crochet, who has maintained a strong ERA but has yet to see his offense fully support his efforts.