Fried’s pinch-hit single lifts Braves past Marlins 8-7 in 10

The Atlanta Braves honor America with a giant flag display and members of the Sons of the American Revolution in period dress at Truist Park on July 4, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Edward M. Pio Roda, 2021 Getty Images)

ATLANTA – Pinch-hitting pitcher Max Fried lined a bases-loaded single up the middle in the 10th inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a wild 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Fried was called on to hit with the Braves out of position players after a four-run rally in the ninth.

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He singled on a 3-1 pitch off Anthony Bass, driving in Dansby Swanson from third base and setting off a celebration on the first-base line.


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