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Atlanta’s Fried leaves start vs. Dodgers after getting hit
The Associated Press
May 07, 2019 08:15 PM
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Mark J. Terrill
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LOS ANGELES
Atlanta’s Max Fried left his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers after getting hit by a comebacker from Alex Verdugo.
Fried was struck in his left hand with no outs in the second inning Tuesday night. A trainer came out to massage his hand before he was replaced by Josh Tomlin.
The Braves said X-rays were negative and Fried was day-to-day with a contusion on his hand.
Fried and the Braves trailed 3-0 when the pitcher from nearby Santa Monica departed his first career start at Dodger Stadium. He gave up a solo homer to Justin Turner and a two-run single to Max Muncy in the first.
Fried entered the game with a 2.11 ERA, fifth-lowest in the NL and second-best by a left-hander in the majors.