Photos: Home runs, Chris Sale carry Braves over Red Sox

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Photos: Home runs, Chris Sale carry Braves over Red Sox

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Red Sox game on May 8, 2024. The Braves cruised 5-0.

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves cruised 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) after Ozuna hit a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his three-run home run with Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89) during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts as he nears home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his three-run home run with Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates his three-run home run with teammates in the dugout during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) celebrates his solo home run with Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) in the dugout during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Fireworks go off as Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) strikes out a Boston Red Sox to end the top of the fourth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) delivers to Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (12) during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr (58) delivers to a Boston Red Sox batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) reacts after finishing the top of the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Twelve strike outs are shown on the Home Depot Clubhouse in center field during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Boston Red Sox shortstop Vaughn Grissom (5) throws to first base for a double play attempt as Braves' Ozzie Albies (1) is out at second base during the first inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) and Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr (58) celebrate their win against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) and Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) celebrate their win against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) and Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) celebrate their win against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) celebrate their win against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Braves won 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves cruised 5-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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