Max Fried wins NL pitcher of the month

Braves left-hander Max Fried won National League pitcher of the month for September, MLB announced Monday.

Fried went 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA over six starts. He struck out 36 and walked seven over 41 innings, holding opponents to a .162 average in that span. The Braves went 5-1 in his starts.

His best outing came Sept. 24 in San Diego, where Fried tossed his second career shutout (and second this season). He held the Padres to three hits while requiring 98 pitchers to finish his nine-inning masterpiece. Fried had a 0.39 ERA across his final three starts, ending his season with one of the best stretches of his career.

Fried’s 1.74 ERA in the second half ranked best in the majors. Overall, the 27-year old had a 3.04 ERA in 28 starts. It was his second consecutive ace-worthy season as Fried continues blossoming into one of the game’s premier southpaws.

Next, Fried will start Game 2 of his team’s NL Division Series against the Brewers in Milwaukee on Saturday.

About the Author

Braves’ Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. in Home Run Derby

Ronald Acuña Jr. still plans to play in All-Star Game despite back injury.

1h ago

Braves have indefinite plans for weekend rotation

Braves starting pitchers Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, AJ Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo Lopez are out of rotation with injuries

54m ago

Braves offer locally themed eating for All-Star Game

The upcoming All-Star Week festivities will contain a lot of Southern flavor, with a heavy emphasis on making the food offerings appropriate for the area and region.

The Latest

Credit: AP

Braves have indefinite plans for weekend rotation

54m ago

Braves’ Matt Olson to replace Ronald Acuña Jr. in Home Run Derby

1h ago

Braves Report: One whale of a weekend

Featured

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

OPINION

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.