Max Fried's No-Hitter Bid Shattered by J.D. Martinez's Homer in Ninth Inning

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Christian Scott made his major league debut and allowed three runs on six hits and two walks over six-plus innings.
J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the ninth inning, ending Max Fried's no-hit bid.
Max Fried pitched seven innings without allowing a hit and struck out five batters while walking three.
Orlando Arcia and Michael Harris II each drove in runs for the Braves.
The Mets had previously gone hitless for 8.2 innings.
Max Fried's No-Hitter Bid Shattered by J.D. Martinez's Homer in Ninth Inning

Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves came within one out of pitching a no-hitter against the New York Mets on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The bid for history was shattered when J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the ninth inning.

Fried pitched seven innings without allowing a hit and struck out five batters while walking three. He was replaced by Joe Jimenez to start the eighth, who walked Tomas Nido before getting two outs and handing the ball off to Raisel Iglesias for the ninth.

Iglesias faced Pete Alonso first, who grounded out to shortstop. However, Martinez stepped up next and hit a home run to right-center field, ending Fried's no-hit bid and spoiling what would have been the Braves' 15th no-hitter in franchise history.

The Mets had previously gone hitless for 8.2 innings, with Michael Harris II making an impressive defensive play to rob J.D. Martinez of a potential home run in the seventh.

Fried's performance was not the only notable event of the game, as Orlando Arcia and Michael Harris II each drove in runs for the Braves. The Mets managed just one hit on the day, with Christian Scott making his major league debut and allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six-plus innings.

The Braves currently sit atop the NL East standings, while the Mets have lost 12 of their past 18 games. The next matchup between these two teams is scheduled for May 13 at Citi Field.



Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • How accurate are the statistics provided about Max Fried's performance?

Sources

92%

  • Unique Points
    • Max Fried pitched seven innings with three walks and five strikeouts.
    • Robert Sabo reported that the Mets have not seen their offense get going all season.
  • Accuracy
    • Max Fried and two Atlanta relievers recorded 26 outs before allowing the Mets a hit.
    • J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the ninth, providing the Mets with their only hit and run.
    • The Braves have played well against the Mets this season, outscoring them 6-3 in two games.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Mets' performance as 'listless' and their lineup as 'struggling to hold opposing base runners all year'. He also uses hyperbole when stating that the Braves have played in a different stratosphere. No formal or informal fallacies were found beyond these examples.
    • The Mets, who have struggled to hold opposing base runners all year, allowed a truly embarrassing steal Saturday: The Braves stole what was supposed to be Christian Scott Day and turned it into a nearly historic afternoon for Max Fried & Co.
    • The 2024 Mets, who have not seen their offense get going all season, have scored three runs on six hits in 18 innings against the Braves the past two days.
    • The Braves have played as if they are in a different stratosphere.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

  • Unique Points
    • Atlanta Braves have gone without a no-hitter since Kent Mercker threw one against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8, 1994.
    • Max Fried pitched the first seven innings for Atlanta, recording five strikeouts and three walks before being pulled with a season-high 109 pitches.
  • Accuracy
    • J.D. Martinez hit a home run off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning
    • Atlanta Braves have gone without a no-hitter since Kent Mercker threw one against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8, 1994
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco’s gem last month remains the only no-hitter in the majors this season.' This statement is not a logical conclusion based on the evidence provided and is simply stating a fact that can be verified elsewhere. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric such as 'comatose offense' and 'odd factoid for a franchise that has employed premier starting pitching for much of the past three decades.' These phrases do not add any logical value to the article and are used to elicit an emotional response from the reader.
    • ][Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco’s gem last month remains the only no-hitter in the majors this season.][/This statement is an appeal to authority fallacy as it is not a logical conclusion based on the evidence provided and simply states a fact that can be verified elsewhere.]
    • [The Atlanta Braves were one out away from throwing their first no-hitter in 30 years Saturday at Citi Field...] [comatose offense] [odd factoid for a franchise that has employed premier starting pitching for much of the past three decades]
    • [Moments later, Martinez hit a 105.6-mph line drive at third baseman Austin Riley for the second out of the inning.] [This statement does not contain any fallacies but is included to demonstrate that not all statements made by the author are fallacious.]
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

  • Unique Points
    • Orlando Arcia hit a two-run homer in the third inning for the Braves.
    • Michael Harris II had an RBI single in the fourth for the Braves.
  • Accuracy
    • J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the ninth, providing the Mets with their only hit and run.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements in the article that are factual and do not contain any logical fallacies. However, there is one instance of an informal fallacy: Hasty Generalization. The author states 'The Mets have lost 12 of their past 18.' This statement is based on a small sample size and does not necessarily represent the overall performance or trend of the Mets as a team.
    • The Mets have lost 12 of their past 18.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Max Fried pitched 7 innings without allowing a hit against the New York Mets on Saturday.
    • Michael Harris II went 3-for-3 with a run and an RBI after entering as a substitute.
  • Accuracy
    • J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the ninth, providing the Mets with their only hit and run.
    • The Braves have played well against the Mets this season, outscoring them 6-3 in two games.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

  • Unique Points
    • Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers pitched a no-hitter through 8.2 innings against the Mets
    • J.D. Martinez hit a home run in the 8.3 inning, ending the Braves’ bid for a no-hitter
  • Accuracy
    • Max Fried pitched seven innings with three walks and five strikeouts.
    • Jeff McNeil walked and Harrison Bader grounded an infield single to end the game.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication