Battle-tested Braves begin quest to repeat as Series champs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II adjusts his helmet as he takes batting practice ahead of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

With their postseason curse eradicated, the Atlanta Braves have every reason to believe this could be another stellar October.

They aren’t lacking for confidence, that’s for sure, after chasing down the New York Mets in a captivating NL East race.

Heading into their NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Braves are playing with the swagger of a playoff-hardened team that won it all a year ago.