The Braves snapped their four-game opening-day losing streak, but their ace is hurt.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, columnist Michael Cunningham and co-host Jay Black break down Atlanta’s 7-2 victory over the Nationals to start the season.

Our crew will also discuss the severity of Max Fried’s hamstring strain and who could possibly get the call next.

Plus, we look at Orlando Arcia’s contract extension and why the Braves did it.

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