Wittgren (2-1) picked up the win in Friday's victory over the Rockies after tossing just five pitches to record the final out in the sixth inning.
Wittgren was simply in the right place at the right time. He entered with the bases loaded and two outs after starter Adam Conley allowed the game's first run by hitting Ryan Raburn. Wittgren retired Mark Reynolds and ended up on the positive side of the ledger when the Marlins took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the frame. Wittgren has posted a steady 2.76 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 16.1 innings while registering 17 strikeouts against just four walks in his rookie campaign. The 25-year-old will continue to contribute in middle relief for the Marlins, but it wouldn't be a shock to see him work in some high-leverage situations if his success continues.