Braves 3B Austin Riley out 6-8 weeks with hand fracture

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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was diagnosed Monday with a fractured right hand and will miss the next 6-8 weeks, potentially ending his season.

Riley left Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels when he was hit in the hand by a pitch from right-hander Jack Kochanowicz.

After initial medical examinations were inconclusive, Riley underwent an MRI on