Spencer Schwellenbach Picks up Complete-Game Win Against Brewers
Spencer Schwellenbach Picks up Complete-Game Win Against Brewers originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Atlanta Braves picked up a 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers today, with Braves' pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach getting the win after pitching a complete game. The Saginaw, Mich native punched out nine batters and allowed only five hits in his first ever complete game pitched at any level. The win brings Schwellenbach's record to 5-4 for the year, with an ERA of 3.11
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It was an efficient outing for Schwellenbach, who pitched 76 strikes in 105 pitches and only gave up one home run to deliver Atlanta the victory. This win puts the Braves at 29-38 this season, and gives them a 2-1 series win over Milwaukee
Ronald Acuna Jr and Michael Harris II led the way for the Braves offensively with a home run and two RBIs each, while Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin added RBIs of their own.
Schwellenbach stayed strong throughout the game, striking out two of three batters in the final inning. His final pitch, which was grounded out by Jake Bauers, clocked in at 104 miles per hour.
This was Schwellenbach's first outing since June 6, when he pitched six innings in a loss to the San Francisco Giants, striking out four batters but giving up six hits before being pulled.
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Complete games for pitchers are getting increasingly rarer, as more thought is being put into protecting pitchers' arms. Schwellenbach's outing marks only the ninth time this season a player has pitched a complete game. The most recent was only a day prior, when Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Andrew Abbott went the distance in a 1-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians, in his first-ever complete game.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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