ATLANTA — Nick Markakis singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Pedro Ciriaco added a pair of RBI singles and the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox, who began the night in last place and eight games out in the AL East, have dropped eight of nine overall and 11 of 12 on the road.
Red Sox manager John Farrell showed his frustration in the bottom of the seventh, getting ejected for arguing balls and strikes.
Atlanta, which has won three of five, took its first lead at 3-2 in the seventh when Markakis singled to score Cameron Maybin. Markakis' hit came off Junichi Tazawa (0-3), who gave up three hits, two runs and one walk in two-thirds of an inning.
Nick Masset (2-1) earned the win in relief, and Jason Grillirecorded his 18th save in 20 chances.
Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) puts the Braves ahead with an RBI-base hit as Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (23) looks on in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Atlanta.
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