//Freeman’s 2-run HR lifts Braves to sweep of slumping Yankees

Freeman’s 2-run HR lifts Braves to sweep of slumping Yankees

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves have renewed hopes their starting pitching can carry them through the second half of a shortened season.

The New York Yankees have renewed worries that injury problems will be a season-long problem.

Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning off Chad Green and the Braves, led by another strong start from Max Fried, rallied to beat the Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader.

The Yankees have lost five straight and saw outfielder Aaron Judge aggravate his strained right calf. The second game of the twinbill was Judge’s first since being activated from the injured list, and he left in the middle of the sixth inning.

”Obviously he’s very frustrated,” manager Aaron Boone said.

Boone said Judge’s calf ”tightened up again” while running to second base following his fourth-inning single. He said Judge will be evaluated on Thursday.

”It doesn’t seem to be overly