Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings, Austin Riley homered and the Atlanta Braves won Game 2 in their best-of-five National League Divisional Series with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Atlanta’s victory evens the series at 1-1.
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: General view inside of American Family Field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: MLB post season logo on the field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Racing sausages pose for a photo out side of American Family Field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Fans watch from inside the stadium in the first inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the fourth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves hits the ball in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves slides into second after hitting a double in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves is safe at home after avoiding a tag by Manny Pina #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Jorge Soler #12 of the Atlanta Braves is safe at home after avoiding a tag by Manny Pina #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves avoids being tagged at home by Manny Pina #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves avoids being tagged at home by Manny Pina #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 and Travis d'Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves walk to the dugout prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves walks back to the dugout after the fifth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves points to the fans after hitting a home run in the sixth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Luke Jackson #77 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the seventh inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves runs onto the field to start the sixth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves talks with Ron Washington #37 of the Atlanta Braves in the third inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Division Series - Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: General view from inside the stadium in the first inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) (John Fisher/Getty Images)
Fried pitched six innings, gave up three hits, no runs and struck out nine batters.
The Braves got the scoring started in the third inning. Freddie Freeman’s single scored Jorge Soler to put the Braves up 1-0. Freeman scored a few pitches later when Ozzie Albies doubled to right field. That put Atlanta up 2-0.
Riley homered to center in the sixth inning to put Atlanta up 3-0.
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The Brewers threatened in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, but the Braves stranded two base-runners in all three innings.
Game 3 is in Atlanta on Monday. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m.
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