Justin Turner hit a double into the Green Monster and drove in two runs in the seventh as the Boston Red Sox beat the major league-leading Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the series. two duels.
Rafael Devers, Tristan Casas and Adam Duvall homered for Boston, which trailed 3-0 after Ozzie Albies hit a three-run shot for Atlanta in the sixth inning.
Boston has won four in a row and is eight games over .500 (55-47). It is the best record he has had in the campaign.
Brayan Bello, a rookie starter for the Red Sox, allowed four hits and all three runs in six innings. The right-hander dished out four strikeouts and handed over a pair of tickets.
Joe Jacques (2-1) pitched the seventh inning for Boston. John Schreiber and Brennan Bernardino pitched the eighth inning, while All-Star closer Kenley Jansen finished the game to reach 22 saves.
The loss went to Pierce Johnson (1-6).
For the Braves, Venezuelans Ronald Acuña 2-0 with a run scored, Orlando Arcia 4-0. The Dominican Marcell Ozuna 4-0. Puerto Rican Eddie Rosario 2-0.
For the Red Sox, the Dominican Devers 4-1 with a run scored and an RBI. The Mexican Alex Verdugo 4-0.