Fried Throws Another Complete Game
The Braves took two out of three at Wrigley Field during the week and it was their second series victory over the Cubs this month. David & Eric begin with AJ Smith Shawver and find out mid conversation that he has landed on the 15-day IL. Smith Shawver started Thursday night's 3-0 shutout win.
(06:00) Sean Murphy has begun his rehab stint in the minors and immediately homered. Murphy went on the IL on March 30th due to a strained left oblique.
(09:00) The Braves are in Pittsburgh this upcoming weekend, but they will not face Paul Skenes, as he pitched on Thursday. Chris Sale will take the mound on Sunday afternoon in the series finale.
(20:00) The Phillies have opened a six game lead in the division and have the best record in baseball.
(24:00) Max Fried threw a complete game on Wednesday evening in the 9-2 win. He is the first pitcher in all of MLB this season to throw multiple complete games.
(40:00) David learned new information about Wrigley Field this week and confirms Eric's suspicions about "The Friendly Confines".