Braves blank Pirates 3-0 behind Fried's seven shutout innings

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400

Max Fried turned in his sharpest start in weeks on Wednesday night, allowing just three hits over seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Fried (9-4) struck out seven and walked one, lowering his ERA to 3.05. The left-hander retired 13 of the final 14 batters he faced and did not allow a runner past second base after the third inning.

Braves blank Cardinals 5-1 behind six strong innings from Fried

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:30:00 -0400

Max Fried turned in his best start of the season Thursday night at Truist Park, striking out eight over six innings of one-run ball to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

The left-hander scattered six hits and walked one, retiring 13 of the final 14 batters he faced after giving up a solo home run to Willson Contreras in the second inning. Fried (8-4) lowered his ERA to 3.18 and has now allowed two runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts.

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Braves blank Pirates 3-0 behind Fried's seven shutout innings

Braves blank Cardinals 5-1 behind six strong innings from Fried