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Three takeaways as Atlanta Braves blast Giants behind Max Fried and homers

It certainly got rid of the bad taste of Tuesday night’s heartbreaking defeat, as the Atlanta Braves now improve to 27-23 on the year, and just 1.5 games out of first place in the National League East.

The Braves sent a loud-and-clear message early with a six-run second inning against San Fransico Giants starter Jeff Samardzija, while left-hander Max Fried made sure that the lead remained safely intact in his solid six-inning start.

Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley each clubbed a three-run homer, with Freddie Freeman chipping in a solo shot of his own.

The defense also joined in on the party on Wednesday, with Riley snagging a couple of rockets at third base and Ronald Acuna, Jr.