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Braves Edge Red Sox 3-2 on Yastrzemski Walk-Off Double

5/17/2026

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Yastrzemski Walk-off

Atlanta Braves beat Boston Red Sox 3-2 on May 16, 2026, Mike Yastrzemski’s walk-off double.
The double drove in Ha-Seong Kim, giving Mike Yastrzemski his seventh walk-off and Braves’ third season.
Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II homered for a 2-0 lead as Spencer Strider allowed run while Sandy León threw out two base-stealers.
Raisel Iglesias closed ninth, extending his streak to 13 2/3 innings as Bryce Elder starts versus Payton Tolle.

Summary

Boston Baserunning Woes

Boston has scored 10 runs in six games and has not exceeded four runs since April 13.
Tracy’s baserunning plan backfired when Jarren Duran was picked off and Mickey Gasper was thrown out after a hesitant steal.
Ceddanne Rafaela was caught stealing third with one out, ending the rally.
Left-hander Connelly Early threw five innings, gave up two earned runs and six strikeouts before being removed despite wanting to stay longer.

History

Historical Context

After a strike-shortened 1995 season, the Atlanta Braves captured their first World Series since the 1957 Milwaukee title, becoming the first franchise to win championships in three cities and beginning a run of 14 straight NL East titles (1991-2005). That postseason resilience, highlighted by Greg Maddux’s pitching, provides the historical backdrop for the Braves’ continued clutch moments.

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Yastrzemski Walk-off

Atlanta Braves beat Boston Red Sox 3-2 on May 16, 2026, Mike Yastrzemski’s walk-off double.
The double drove in Ha-Seong Kim, giving Mike Yastrzemski his seventh walk-off and Braves’ third season.
Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II homered for a 2-0 lead as Spencer Strider allowed run while Sandy León threw out two base-stealers.
Raisel Iglesias closed ninth, extending his streak to 13 2/3 innings as Bryce Elder starts versus Payton Tolle.

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