Hotels for Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves

Interleague baseball brings a National League opponent to an American League ballpark, a matchup fans only get a handful of times a season. A Friday evening start means a full crowd settling in after the working week, with the summer light lasting well into the middle innings. Expect the usual rhythms of a nine-inning game: walk-up music, between-innings diversions, and a scoreboard watched as closely as the field. The ballpark's tight, old-fashioned dimensions make every fly ball toward the wall worth standing up for.

The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park is a beloved Boston institution, home to the Red Sox and its famous 'Green Monster' wall, and a characterful host of summer concerts. The surrounding Kenmore and Fenway area buzzes with students, bars and restaurants, with the rest of compact Boston easily walkable.

The MBTA Green Line stops right by the park. Booking a room in Boston lets you soak up the pre-game atmosphere on foot and ride the T back with ease afterwards.