When writing up a game pitched by Sean Newcomb, you think you’ll inevitably have to address his walks. In 100 IP last year, he struggled with a 5.13 BB/9. His entire minor league career is similar to that. “Sean Newcomb” and “walks”, sadly, go hand-in-hand. Not tonight. A day after Mike Soroka pitched a very efficient and effective game, Newcomb went and did the same. Jacob deGrom had to leave early, so it wasn’t quite the pitcher’s duel it could have been, but Newcomb held up his end of the bargain. His line for his night was his best ever: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K.
Braves 7, New York 0 – Sean Newcomb’s Best Career Start
