5 things to know about Sean Newcomb’s first start

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Sean Newcomb is one of very many talented arms Atlanta has in its system. His debut, despite a loss, was impressive. Here are 5 things worth noting:

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to a strike out during the first inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with first base coach Eddie Perez #12 after coming out in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

The first Atlanta pitcher to go 6 or more innings without allowing an earned run in his debut was Larry McWilliams. McWilliams did so on July 17, 1978, coincidentally, also against the Mets, in the first game of a doubleheader in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 10: Sean Newcomb #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park on June 10, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

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