Folty keeps ascending with sharp start vs. Giants

ATLANTA — There might be a point in Mike Foltynewicz’s career when he looks back on this month and considers it to be the most influential in his development. The Braves right-hander has not established the consistency necessary to be considered a legitimate frontline starting pitcher. But he is consistently displaying the potential to gain this lofty status.

Foltynewicz took yet another impressive step in the right direction as he subdued a red-hot Giants club over six innings Monday afternoon and helped the Braves claim a 5-3 win at Turner Field. The hard-throwing right-hander commanded his fastball, which touched 98 mph a couple of times, and induced some awkward swings while showing great comfort with both his fastball and curveball.

“I’ve been around him now for two years, [and that was] probably the best total package I’ve seen out of him,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker, who served as Foltynewicz’s skipper for a portion of last season with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Foltynewicz’s tremendous potential was evident in the repertoire he displayed while posting a 5.68 ERA over 15 starts last year before being shut down in September with …

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