Brian Snitker uses colorful language during mound visit with Newcomb, a breakdown

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker strides out to the mound in the bottom of the third inning, with his team leading the New York Mets 7-1. However, Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb is struggling, having walked the last two batters he's faced. Snitker needs to have a word with his young hurler, who is failing to throw strikes and protect the Braves' sizable lead. As Snitker reaches the mound, he has a brief, animated discussion with Newcomb. Afterwards, Snitker reveals to reporters that he's "glad he had a mask on" during the mound visit, implying he used some colorful language to get his message across to the struggling pitcher. Snitker chuckles that wouldn't be able to "turn that colorful language into the glorious content we all crave" if he hadn't been wearing a mask. Newcomb, a 28-year-old left-hander, has been unable to find the strike zone so far this inning. He's fallen behind the Mets' batters 2-0 and 3-1, putting runners on first and third base with two outs. Snitker knows he needs to light a fire under Newcomb and get him refocused on attacking hitters. Based on Snitker's postgame comments, it's clear the manager delivered a stern message to his pitcher, likely urging him to "pitch better" and stop "diddly daddling" around the strike zone. The Braves hold a comfortable lead, but Newcomb's lack of command has put that advantage in jeopardy. Snitker wants his team to finish off the Mets and secure a crucial divisional win. As Snitker returns to the dugout, the camera catches a glimpse of his animated facial expressions, hinting at the intensity of his conversation with Newcomb. The Braves faithful in attendance eagerly await to see if the manager's words will spark a turnaround from their starting pitcher.