Max Fried Dominates for Wild Card-Contending Braves in 3-1 Win Over Blue Jays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game in Atlanta on Sept. 6, 2024. John Bazemore/AP Photo

ATLANTA—Max Fried pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night.

Atlanta remained tied with the Mets for the final NL wild-card spot as New York beat Cincinnati 6-4.