ATLANTA _ Sean Newcomb exited his start Saturday after the Braves pitcher was hit in the back of the neck by a line drive.
Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto hit the ball that ricocheted off Newcomb's neck area in the third inning. Realmuto was visibly shaken up running to first, immediately covering his mouth with both hands.
Braves manager Brian Snitker, trainer George Poulis and teammates checked on Newcomb on the mound. He was escorted out of the game, under his own power, and relieved by Touki Toussaint.
Newcomb pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed three hits, two unearned runs with three strikeouts and two walks.
Newcomb was making a spot start with Kevin Gausman on the injured list and Dallas Keuchel prepping to join the rotation. The southpaw struggled as a starter earlier in the season, but has since found success in a relief role.
