Both Garrett Crochet and Chris Sale were as advertised on Friday night at Fenway Park, with Crochet coming up short in a 4-2 loss.

Chris Sale struck out eight and pitched seven innings of one-run ball Friday night, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

1) Boston dropped to two games under .500 (22-24) as their old ace outdueled their new ace. The Sox entered the top of the ninth behind only 2-1. But Liam Hendriks walked two batters, then Brennan Bernardino issued three walks, including two bases-loaded walks.