Max Fried Dominates Cubs with Complete Game as Braves Win 9-2
Fried flirts with perfection, backed by home runs from Ozuna, Olson, and Duvall
- Max Fried threw a three-hitter, striking out nine in his second complete game of the season.
- The Braves' offense exploded with home runs from Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, and Adam Duvall.
- Ian Happ's leadoff double in the sixth inning broke up Fried's perfect-game bid.
- Justin Steele allowed five runs over 6 1/3 innings in his fourth start since returning from injury.
- The Cubs' offensive struggles continued despite the return of key players to the lineup.