Swanson returns to lineup, Folty day to day

ATLANTA — Mike Foltynewicz and Dansby Swanson returned to Turner Field on Tuesday dealing with the lingering effects of the painful exits they made during Monday night’s win over the Marlins.

While Foltynewicz was still using crutches to negate some of the mobility issues created by a significant bruise on his left calf, Swanson was prepping to play with the protection he did not possess when he uncomfortably exited the game with what was eloquently termed a right groin contusion.

“I’ll be properly equipped from now on,” Swanson said before returning to his role as Atlanta’s starting shortstop in Tuesday night’s game against the Marlins.

Swanson was obviously not wearing a protective cup when he was victimized by misfortune as he stood on the first-base side of the mound as Ryan Weber completed his warmup pitches during Monday’s fourth inning. As he was casually talking to Freddie Freeman and Jace Peterson, the rookie shortstop was squarely struck in the midsection by catcher Tyler Flowers’ …

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