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- Updated: July 24, 2016
DENVER — Though they might be tired of the growing pains that come with attempting to establish themselves as big league starting pitchers, Braves right-handers Mike Foltynewicz and Matt Wisler accept the reality that they are in an often frustrating portion of the development process.
As the season has progressed, the Braves have reason to be encouraged about where these two might stand next year. But after Wisler combusted during the sixth inning of Saturday night’s 8-4 loss to the Rockies, the Braves were once again reminded to remain patient.
“I understand I have to grow still, but I’m past all of that stuff,” Wisler said. “The way I’m throwing right now is unacceptable. I’ve just got to find a way to get through it.”
Since producing a 3.21 ERA through 10 starts this season, Wisler has allowed at least five earned runs in five of nine starts, including in each of the past three. The 24-year-old hurler allowed six earned runs while completing 5 1/3 innings at Coors Field on a night during which he retired 15 of the first 18 batters he faced.
“I was pleased with the first five innings,” …
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