SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Sean Newcomb is making believers of his Atlanta Braves teammates and manager.
“Nasty,” Ender Inciarte said following the left-hander’s latest gem.
Newcomb struck out eight over six innings for his first major league victory, lifting Atlanta over the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday night.
“Just a real impressive outing,” Braves manager Brian Snitker.
Newcomb (1-2) issued one walk and lowered his ERA to 1.48 in four starts since he was promoted to replace injured Bartolo Colon, 44, in the rotation.
The 24-year-old called the victory for him a relief.