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Nola opposes Fried to open set in Atlanta

Phillies ace Aaron Nola faces the Braves in the first game of a three-game series Friday night at Truist Park. Nola is pitching like a National League Cy Young Award candidate. He is fifth among NL pitchers with a 1.3 bWAR. Who's first? Braves left-hander Max Fried, who will oppose Nola. He has a 1.8 bWAR. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, and fans can catch all the action live on MLB.TV.