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Atlanta Braves: Newcomb’s issues with walks continues, Acuña remains hot

The Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon but it came with some worrying points.

Sean Newcomb pitched five innings but gave up three earned runs and FIVE WALKS, an issue he’s had all spring.

Newcomb entered the day with a 5.25 ERA and 10 walks over four games and now this.

#Braves' Newcomb: 5 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 5 BB, 2 K, threw 49 strikes in 83 pitches. That's TWELVE walks in 12 innings over his past 3 starts, including 3 walks in 2 1/3 IP, 4 walks in 4 1/3 IP, and today's 5 in 5 IP.