August 2 - The Atlanta Braves will turn to rookie Spencer Schwellenbach to continue their hot streak on Friday when they face the visiting Miami Marlins in the second game of their four-game series.
Schwellenbach threw seven scoreless innings against the host New York Mets on Saturday to end the Braves' six-game losing streak. That game started Atlanta's current 5-1 run, including the 4-2 win over the Marlins on Thursday.
Atlanta has cut Philadelphia's lead in the National League East to six games. Philadelphia had a 10-game lead on July 5.
Schwellenbach (4-5, 4.06 ERA) will be opposed by fellow rookie Valente Bellozo (0-1, 4.