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Max Fried Earns Win in Cleveland Indians vs Atlanta Braves Game

Cleveland pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Josh Donaldson and it cost them dearly in a 11-5 loss on Sunday at Progressive Field.

The Braves were a +100 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.

Max Fried earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Josh Donaldson in the win.

Cleveland got a 2.1-inning outing from Shane Bieber in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while R Perez had 3 hits in the loss for the Indians.

The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 16 hits, while Cleveland only had 12.

Atlanta looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cincinnati. Cleveland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Miami.