“Strikeout Sensation: Is Spencer Strider’s Triple-A Triumph a Sign He’s Ready to Ignite the Braves’ Rotation?”
Strider allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run against Norfolk, then was removed after 90 pitches, as planned. He struck out his first six batters, had nine strikeouts through three innings and reached 97 mph with his fastball.
“I watched most of it,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “Most of it looked really good. … As dominant as he is, it looks like he’s becoming even more of a pitcher.”
Strider last pitched for the Braves on April 5 last year and had internal brace surgery a week later with Texas Rangers physician Dr. Keith Meister. He led the major leagues in 2023 with 20 wins and 285 strikeouts, finishing fourth in NL Cy Young Award voting.
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