Braves' bullpen boosts clubhouse presence for playoffs – MLB.com

October 9th, 2022ATLANTA — Though relievers don’t always get the credit they deserve, the Braves’ bullpen has earned tremendous respect from those who saw the daily impact it made over the course of a 101-win season.“That group down there, in a way, is our team,” Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “They are very professional and they are accountable for each other. They work hard, but they also have this ability to keep things light and fun. Then, when it comes game time, they are just all over it. To do what they have done all year is special. I’m hoping that trend continues.”The Braves will attempt to build upon a fifth straight division title when they face the Phillies in the National League Division Series beginning Tuesday at Truist Park. As Atlanta marched to a World Series title last year, it was fortified by a relief corps that became recognized as “The Night Shift.”Well, the Night Shift has assumed a different look, but the pieces are there for this group to once again be highly successful throughout the postseason. The Braves ranked second in the NL with a 3.03 bullpen ERA, trailing only the Dodgers (2.87).But this group wants to…
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