Fried Brilliant in 3-hitter, Braves Silence Padres 4-0

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against a San Diego Padres batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in San Diego. Gregory Bull/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—Max Fried was absolutely brilliant at just the right time for the Atlanta Braves.

Fried retired his last 18 batters and finished with a three-hitter for his second career shutout, and the NL East-leading Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 Friday to split an unusual night of baseball.