MIAMI (AP) – Sean Newcomb allowed no runs for the third start in a row and gave up only one hit in six innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Sunday.
Newcomb (4-1) has pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings and last allowed a run on April 26.
Brian Anderson’s double in the second inning was the lone hit off the left-hander, who has given up five hits total in his past three starts. Newcomb walked four, struck out six and lowered his ERA to 2.51.
With the score 4-0, Atlanta closer Arodys Vizcaino came on after the first two batters singled in the ninth.