Braves Fried, Blair react to Las Vegas shooting

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

By Maghen Moore

Oct 3, 2017

After the deadly shooting Sunday night in Las Vegas, Atlanta Braves pitchers Max Fried and Aaron Blair tweeted messages of shock and support for the victims and the city.

As a citizen of the country, and a resident in Las Vegas, an act such as this is saddening and sickening #prayforvegas
— Aaron Blair (@Blair_Force1) October 2, 2017

Since becoming a Las Vegas resident, I have done nothing but fall in love with the city. Heartbroken waking up to this news #PrayForVegas https://t.co/HfzLtub2iO
— Max Fried (@MaxFried32) October 2, 2017

As of Tuesday morning, at least 59 were killed and over 500 injured at the country music festival in Las Vegas.

Blair came back and tweeted this message thanking those who had donated blood.

After the tragedy this morning, we stood up and did what we could as a city! Thank you to those who gave blood! Proud to call Las Vegas home
— Aaron Blair (@Blair_Force1) October 3, 2017

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