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Freddie Freeman breaks up Tyler Mahle’s no-hit bid in seventh

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 25: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after swinging through a pitch in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Turner Field on June 25, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 25: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after swinging through a pitch in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Turner Field on June 25, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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April 25, 2018

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman ended Reds starter Tyler Mahle’s bid for a no-hitter on Tuesday.

On the third pitch of the seventh inning, Freeman put one into the right field seats to break up the no-hitter and shutout.

Mahle was going for his third no-hitter in as many seasons, tossing a no-hitter in High-A in 2016 and a perfect game in Double-A last season.

The 23-year-old is the Reds’ No. 4 prospect, per Baseball America. He gave up a double to Nick Markakis and a homer to Kurt Suzuki after Freeman and was chased from the game.

He finished with 11 strikeouts against two walks. He left with a 5-3 lead.

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