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Orion Kerkering rising for the Phillies in NLDS after amazing climb through minors

ATLANTA (AP) — Orion Kerkering doesn't seem to notice the difference.

Six months ago, he was pitching before a few thousand fans in the Florida State League.

Now, on baseball's biggest stage, he's tossing crucial innings out of the bullpen for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Surely it must seem a bit overwhelming?

Nah.

“Just kind of go with it,” Kerkering said nonchalantly. “Be where you’re at. Kind of have fun with it."

The 22-year-old right-hander's speedy climb from Class A on has been on prominent display in the first two rounds of the postseason.