Smoltz

SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- John Smoltz is doing just fine in his return to the rotation.

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Notes: Smoltz is 18-11 with one save against the Reds in 35 starts and seven relief appearances.

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Noteworthy: Smoltz is the only player to be a part of all 13 of the Braves 'consecutive division title teams and is now regaining the prominence in the starting rotation that bagged him a Cy Young in 1996.

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Smoltz is the only player to be a part of all 13 division crowns.

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Smoltz is the winningest pitcher in playoff history, but Cox will start Hudson in Game 1.

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John Smoltz is one of the most respected players on and off the field in the majors.

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Atlanta has scored just four runs in Smoltz's four starts.

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The Braves had scored just three runs in Smoltz's first four starts this season and matched that in the first inning alone against Martinez.

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"Everyone knows that Smoltz is a good closer, I just wanted an opportunity to get a good pitch to hit," Sosa said.

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Although the Braves are drawing more raves for their hitting than pitching these days, Smoltz is not about to take offense with having offense.

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