The Atlanta Braves (60-51) couldn’t capitalize against a depleted Miami Marlins (42-70) team on Sunday afternoon. They dropped game four of the series and will settle for a series split after taking the first two games of the series. Here’s what you need to know from today’s game:
Max Fried not sharp in return from injured list
The Braves received good news on Sunday morning when LHP Max Fried was reinstated from the injured list and announced as the starter for game four against the Marlins. As expected, Fried was not as sharp as usual after going 24 days in between big-league starts. The left-hander exited in the fourth inning with two runners on and the Marlins leading 3-0. Luke Jackson relieved him and promptly allowed a three-run homer to Jonah Bride , giving Miami a 6-0 lead. His final line was 3.1 innings pitched, allowing four hits, and five earned runs.
Fried struggled with his command, walking a career-high five batters. He threw 82 pitchers including 46 balls, retiring just 10 hitters. Luke Jackson worked another three innings after replacing Fried in the third before Aaron Bummer allowed another run in the eighth inning. Atlanta can only hope that Fried’s outing can be dismissed as some rustiness after an extended IL stint. He is in line to make his next start against the Colorado Rockies next weekend.