Summary: Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb retired 14 of his final 15 batters faced as he threw a career high-tying 7.0 innings to win his sixth game of the season. (He threw 7.0 innings once before, earlier this season on May 2 at New York, He finished the month of May 5-0 with a 1.54 ERA (6 ER/35.0 IP.) no home runs allowed in six starts…His five wins this month are the most in the majors, while he ran his homerless innings streak to 36.0..He allowed 19 total hits this month. Newcomb might be the Braves ace. We discuss that and more on Locked On Braves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
