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No bad blood? Kenley Jansen, Freddie Freeman discuss budding Dodgers-Braves rivalry

Kenley Jansen's first appearance of the 2022 season was both familiar and strange. Familiar because he pitched in the ninth inning Friday night. Because his velocity climbed as his outing went along. Because some bad luck, in the form of a tight strike zone and a couple of cue shots, produced queasiness before he escaped. Strange because of everything else. It was his first time jogging to the ...
In this photo from April 08, 2022, Kenley Jansen of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kenley Jansen's first appearance of the 2022 season was both familiar and strange.

Familiar because he pitched in the ninth inning Friday night. Because his velocity climbed as his outing went along. Because some bad luck, in the form of a tight strike zone and a couple of cue shots, produced queasiness before he escaped.

Strange because of everything else.

It was his first time jogging to the mound from the home bullpen at Truist Park in right-center field. His first time taking the mound to Ludacris rapping through "Welcome to Atlanta.", wearing the Atlanta Braves' home whites.

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