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John Riker

Braves manage only three hits, suffer series loss to Nationals

ATLANTA — One day after a convincing 16-4 victory against the Washington Nationals, the Braves managed only three hits in a 3-1 loss to their National League East rival.

The defeat sealed the Braves’ first series loss of the season and spoiled a strong pitching performance that featured an encouraging start from left-hander Max Fried and contributions from the Braves’ bullpen. Third baseman Austin Riley led the Braves’ lineup with two hits and a home run.

Fried, who gave up five runs in an opening-day loss to the Reds, found his rhythm Wednesday afternoon, pitching 5 1/3 innings and striking out four with two earned runs.

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