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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley to miss 6-8 weeks due to right hand fracture

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks due to fracturing his right hand.

The fracture happened on Sunday during the Braves’ 3-1 victory over the Angels after being struck by a 97 mph fastball from Jack Kochanowicz in the top of the first inning.

The loss of Riley is the latest in a series of injuries that the Braves have faced this season.

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