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Braves' Max Fried leaves early after getting hit in left hand
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Braves game one starter Max Fried previews the NLCS - Sports
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2022 NLDS: Max Fried named Game 1 starter
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Braves name Max Fried opening-day starter
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Max Fried gets the nod as Braves' opening day starter
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Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2 - WTOP News
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Shanks: Max Fried's future should be Atlanta Braves top priority
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Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2 - WTOP News
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Max Fried will start Game 1 of NLCS for Braves
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Max Fried officially named Opening Day starter for third
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