Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) watches play during the eighth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
PHILADELPHIA – Charlie Morton took a shot off his pitching elbow that was eerily reminiscent of the comebacker that broke the Atlanta postseason ace’s right leg in last year’s World Series.
Much like last October, Morton tried to push ahead in his Game 4 start for Atlanta. Unlike last October when he threw 16 pitches on a busted leg -- and earned a World Series ring for his effort -- Morton is headed home with a dinged-up right elbow and a long offseason ahead.