ATLANTA -- Spencer Schwellenbach had mixed results in his big league debut with the Atlanta Braves.
Schwellenbach, one of the Braves' top pitching prospects, made the leap from Double-A to the majors Wednesday night and lasted five innings. The 23-year-old right-handler gave up three runs and threw 88 pitches, 60 for strikes, and allowed five hits with five strikeouts and a walk. He left the game with the Braves trailing Washington 3-1. The Nationals won the game 7-2.
"I thought his stuff was real good," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "He handled himself really well, I thought.