LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- If Sean Newcomb can continue to control his aggression and attack the strike zone as he has over the past couple weeks, the Braves southpaw may start living up to his tremendous potential.
Newcomb was a model of efficiency on Monday night, as he retired each of the 14 batters he faced during the Braves' 3-0 loss to the Phillies. The 24-year-old hurler finished after 4 2/3 innings, during which he notched six strikeouts, induced five groundouts and threw 38 of his 54 pitches for strikes.
"He was sharp," Braves manager Brian Snitker said.