Fri Apr 11 09:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Braves’ Schwellenbach Continues Cy Young-Caliber Dominance Against Top MLB Teams

**Atlanta, GA** – Spencer Schwellenbach’s exceptional performance continues to solidify his status as a potential National League Cy Young Award contender. In a rain-delayed 4-2, 11-inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night, Schwellenbach pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run before a two-hour, 45-minute weather delay. The Braves ultimately secured the win thanks to late-inning heroics from Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna.

Schwellenbach’s consistent dominance against top-tier teams is remarkable, especially considering it’s only his third professional season. He’s already shown exceptional control against the Padres, Marlins, Mets, and Dodgers, boasting a combined 1.54 ERA in ten starts against these four projected 2024 NL playoff contenders. His 24 ⅓ innings pitched against the Phillies alone have yielded a 2.21 ERA.

This impressive start follows a 16-inning scoreless streak to begin the season, the longest by an Atlanta pitcher since 2013. His quick rise through the ranks is even more astounding given his late start to pitching at Nebraska and his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Beyond his pitching prowess, Schwellenbach displayed exceptional defensive skills, making a highlight-reel double play to end the sixth inning. Manager Brian Snitker praised Schwellenbach’s performance, highlighting his aggressive approach against elite offenses and predicting future Gold Glove awards. While Schwellenbach remains modest about the Cy Young speculation, he’s reportedly already informed last year’s double-award winner, Chris Sale, of his Gold Glove ambitions.

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