TORONTO --
“When he’s gotten the opportunities, he’s done a really good job,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. “He gives you a professional at-bat. He’s gotten some big hits, even with all the pinch-hitting he’s done. It’s the hardest job in baseball, probably, and he’s made the most of his opportunities to start.”\n\n
“We needed that,” Snitker said. “We needed to come out and score some runs. It’s good to get on the board early, and so it was something that’s a smattering of what we’re capable of. We needed to score some runs, and we did.”\n\nThe Braves have gotten plenty of help from their big names this season, especially the top three of Acuna,
Foltynewicz finished with three runs allowed (two earned) on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings, and he also got a helping hand from his bullpen on the way out the door in the fifth.\n\nAfter Randal Grichuk advanced to third base on a passed ball, Foltynewicz walked the final batter he faced to put runners on the corners with two outs and a two-run lead.