Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Jun 1, 2018
This Atlanta Braves pitcher pulled off something no one else in MLB did in May
Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb seemed to make serious strides in the team’s starting rotation last month. One quick look at the stats reveals that the 24-year-old accomplished something no other MLB pitcher did in May.
Newcomb notched an MLB-high five victories after the second-year player made six starts in the month. During that time, Newcomb pitched 35 innings, did not allow a home run, struck out 30 batters and posted a 1.54 ERA. Newcomb’s opponent batting average of .158 BA in May was the second lowest in baseball, behind the Seattle Mariners' James Paxton.
With May now in the books, Newcomb is 6-1 in the 2018 season with 64 strikeouts and a 2.73 ERA.
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