Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the Braves walked a ton of opposing batters last night. 14. Fourteen. Ugh. Now, remember that Sean Newcomb is the Braves’ listed pitcher to get the start in the series finale. How are you feeling? Expecting another walkfest? Is the bile in your stomach making its way up your esophageal canal?
Well... I can’t say I blame you. But, there’s one bit of pertinent information you should remember. In Newcomb’s last start, he walked zero. None, nada, zip, zilch. It was only the second time all season he had done so, and since he didn’t manage it even once last year, only the second time in his career.