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Opportunities aplenty, but Red Sox can't capitalize and drop opener to Braves in Atlanta

Opportunities aplenty, but Red Sox can't capitalize and drop opener to Braves in Atlanta

Atlanta averaged 2.5 runs in losing six of its prior eight. Boston went 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position Tuesday, stranding 13 despite getting their biggest hitters up in the biggest spots. Both Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill went 0 for 3 in their chances, each striking out twice. The Red Sox cornered López in the top of the first inning, when Jarren Duran slashed a leadoff double down the left field line.