Mike Foltynewicz was almost perfect in three scoreless innings during the Braves’ scrimmage Thursday.
Foltynewicz struck out three and permitted one baserunner – a Charlie Culberson walk – as the only blemish on his initial showing. He faced a lineup that included Ronald Acuna, Marcell Ozuna, Austin Riley and Tyler Flowers, among others.
“I got to the field today and there were some butterflies in my stomach,” Foltynewicz said, speaking with a consistent smile after his first outing. “But it wasn’t near as crazy as opening day or a game in September.”
The right-hander compared the environment to that of a pick-up game.