Newcomb back in action opposite deGrom

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Sean Newcomb will attempt to strengthen his bid for a postseason rotation spot when he faces the Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field at 7:10 p.m. ET. The southpaw has a 7.44 ERA over his past seven starts, and the Braves skipped him during last weekend's series against the Phillies. But if there is a desire to use a left-handed starter during the National League Division Series, he'd get the nod. New York will counter with NL Cy Young Award favorite Jacob deGrom, who has gone winless while limiting the Braves to just four runs over 33 innings (five starts) this year.

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