Atlanta Braves hold postseason workout before Wild Card series against Phillies
· Yahoo Sports
ATLANTA, GA (WJBF)- After missing the postseason last year, the Atlanta Braves are back in familiar territory. It just so happens they're also facing a divisional rival in the Philadelphia Phillies.
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"It's what you play for, you play 162 games to get a shot to be in the postseason," said first baseman Matt Olson.
The Braves took the field Monday afternoon for their postseason workout; with the motto they've played with all along. "Let it Fly", meaning play loose and stay ready.
"The ideal clubhouse is one that's lose, fun and focused. I think that's exactly what they are, they have a good time in that clubhouse," said Braves manager Walt Weiss.
"Having a steady pace throughout the season, we never really had any major up and downs emotionally in our clubhouse," said Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale.
During the regular season, the Braves took the series 9-4 against the Phillies, also outscoring them 66-34.
"It seems fitting to run into them. We got a lot of respect for them. Solid team, it's a matchup we always look forward to, just because you know they're going to be competitive, Olson said.
But now, it's the postseason, and the clubhouse knows it's business as usual.
"I don't think you want to play on your heels ever, I don't think you ever want to take any game, any inning, any pitch, lightly."
"The adrenaline is going to be pumping, the way you approach it is treat it like a normal day, treat your routines the same, go about your way, and feed off the energy in the building."
First pitch set for 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at Truist Park. Chris Sale will take the mound for game one.
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