Max Fried Returns as Yankees Face Braves
Max Fried, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees, is returning to form after a two-month recovery from an elbow injury. The Yankees are set to host the Atlanta Braves, who are on a season-high winning streak, hoping to improve their offensive performance.
Fried has recorded three no-decisions and maintains a 2.70 ERA in three starts since his return. His pitch count has gradually increased, culminating in a recent outing where he allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees have struggled offensively, recently losing 3-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals, marking the tenth time they have been held to four hits or fewer since losing star player Aaron Judge.
The Braves, who recently defeated the Miami Marlins 11-3, are looking to extend their winning streak. Atlanta's offense has been strong, outscoring opponents 43-17 during this stretch. They will start Tyler Mahle, a recent acquisition from San Francisco, in his debut for the team.
