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Jenkins on first win: ‘Words can’t explain it’
- Updated: July 30, 2016
ATLANTA — After staying composed and bouncing back from a rough start, Tyrell Jenkins was too nervous to watch the realization of a much-anticipated moment. The Braves’ rookie pitcher reached his first career milestone while making a sandwich with his back turned to the television in the home clubhouse at Turner Field.
But once Jim Johnson stranded two runners with assistance from the defensive gem Erick Aybar produced at the end of Friday night’s 2-1 win over the Phillies, Jenkins did not hide the excitement he felt upon notching his first career victory.
“Words can’t explain it,” a smiling Jenkins said. “To have your first big league win and just the long road it’s been to get here, I’m just excited and can’t wait to call my mom and listen to her scream.”
After passing up the opportunity to become Robert Griffin III’s heir apparent at Baylor University, Jenkins battled injuries during the early years of his professional career with the Cardinals. He joined the Braves courtesy of the Jason Heyward trade last year and made his Major League debut last month as a member of Atlanta’s …
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