{"id":514,"date":"2026-05-17T04:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=514"},"modified":"2026-05-17T04:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:34:12","slug":"willson-contrerass-two-run-homer-the-big-hit-red-sox-needed-in-win-over-braves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=514","title":{"rendered":"Willson Contreras\u2019s two-run homer the big hit Red Sox needed in win over Braves"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ATLANTA \u2014 On Payton Tolle\u2019s big night, Willson Contreras made it actually matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Red Sox beat the Braves, 3-2, Saturday after Contreras\u2019s two-out, two-strike, two-run home run in the eighth inning put them ahead, turning Tolle\u2019s eight-inning gem into a win.<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the stage of the game (late), the stage of the season (later than ever in relative terms), and the opponent (one of the best teams in the majors), Contreras\u2019s blast off righthander Bryce Elder may well have been the biggest hit of<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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the season for the Red Sox.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like a relief feeling,\u201d Contreras said through an interpreter. \u201cFinally, I\u2019m able to have that swing to help the team, even more [with] how the last few weeks are going. That was the feeling in that moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interim manager Chad Tracy said: \u201cHe\u2019s our guy. That guy is our presence in the middle of the order that can do instant damage. And that changed the dugout in a hurry with that swing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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