Spencer Schwellenbach delivered a stellar performance for the Atlanta Braves, pitching the first complete game of his career in a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The young pitcher improved his season record to 5-4, allowing only two earned runs on five hits while recording nine strikeouts and issuing no walks. This marked a significant achievement as Schwellenbach became the first Braves pitcher this season to complete an entire game.
Ronald Acuña Jr. also shone for Atlanta, going 3-for-5 at the plate, including a home run and two RBIs, pushing his team to a crucial series win. The Braves’ victory in Milwaukee marked their first series win since taking two out of three games against the Boston Red Sox from May 16-18, lifting team morale after a challenging stretch.
The game began with Atlanta quickly taking the lead in the second inning. Marcell Ozuna’s leadoff walk set the stage for Michael Harris II, who hit his fifth home run of the season. Following a stop from the Brewers, Schwellenbach continued to dominate on the mound despite a solo homer from Milwaukee’s Rhys Hoskins in the bottom of the second inning, which was his 10th of the year.
The Braves extended their lead in the fourth inning thanks to Acuña’s impressive 416-foot home run, pushing the score to 5-1. Atlanta added further insurance in the seventh with an RBI single from Ozzie Albies after Austin Riley’s walk and Matt Olson’s single. The Brewers managed to score one more run in the eighth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
The performance of Schwellenbach suggests a promising future for the young pitcher and the Braves, as they aim to build momentum moving forward in the season.