particularly for those stuck rooting for perennial duds. So with Cleveland

ATLANTA -- Tyrell Jenkins was too nervous to watch the ninth inning, so he headed to the clubhouse.I saw the first pitch and went in the kitchen and made a sandwich, he said. I had to do something to not be stressed about it.Jenkins earned his first career victory, pitching six innings and helping the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Friday night.Jenkins, acquired in the November 2014 trade that sent Jason Heyward to St. Louis, began the game with a 6.43 ERA and 26 baserunners allowed in his first three career starts, a span of 14 innings.Jenkins (1-2) did a lot better against the Phillies, allowing one unearned run on four hits and four walks. He struck out four.Pitching exclusively from the stretch, Jenkins struggled with his command in the fourth, walking two and loading the bases with two outs, but Odubel Herrera swung at the first pitch and popped up.I couldnt wait for this day to get here, Jenkins said. I hate sitting on a bad start. Watching the film, every ball that was hit this past Sunday (at Colorado) made me ready to get out there tonight.Phillies manager Pete Mackanin described Jenkins as effectively wild, but credited him for mixing in secondary pitches like his changeup.We knew that he walked people, but you cant sit on any pitch because he doesnt locate consistently, Mackanin said. It can be tough.Jim Johnson, the fourth Atlanta pitcher, earned his fifth save in eight chances.Nick Markakis went 3 for 3 with two doubles for the Braves.Vince Velasquez (8-3) gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings.The Phillies went up 1-0 in the third. Cesar Hernandez scored from first base when left fielder Jace Peterson bobbled Herreras single.Velasquez made 30 pitches in the bottom half of the inning as Atlanta took a 2-1 lead on RBI singles by Gordon Beckham and Markakis.Velasquez has been mentioned in recent trade speculation, but the right-hander brushed it aside after the game.If they trade me, they trade me, Velasquez said. I cant do anything about it. The only thing I can do is pitch.The Phillies went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position and are hitting .145 in those situations in the last eight games.FIGURE IT OUTInterim Braves manager Brian Snitker believes RHP Matt Wisler and RHP Aaron Blair will be back in the majors soon.Atlanta has a lot invested in Wisler, getting him in the trade that sent closer Craig Kimbrel to San Diego in April 2015, and needs him to command his slider better. Wisler was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett Friday after giving up 16 homers in his last 10 starts.Blair, acquired in the trade that sent Shelby Miller to Arizona and brought Dansby Swanson and Ender Inciarte to the Braves, has made two strong starts at Gwinnett after struggling earlier in his demotion. Blair went 0-5 with a 7.79 ERA in 11 starts with Atlanta.UP NEXTPhillies: RHP Jeremy Hellickson (7-7) is 1-0 in his last two starts, giving up one run in 14 innings.Braves: RHP Julio Teheran (3-8) is 6-3 with a 2.29 ERA in 11 career starts and one relief appearance against Philadelphia. Los Angeles Angels Store . One game after a miserable showing in Oklahoma City, Gay tied a career high with 41 points and the Sacramento Kings cruised to a 114-97 victory at the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. 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Whether its No. 14 seed Mercer upsetting No. 3 Duke in the round of 64 at the 2014 NCAA tournament, or 5,000-to-1 underdogs Leicester City winning the English Premier League title, sports fans live for the unexpected.At the same time, theres also the allure of an established, shared narrative -- jokes and stories that are communal, based on a history weve all witnessed together. The Patriots are cheaters, the Lions will never make a Super Bowl, the Sixers are a mess, the Yankees are the evil empire and Andy Reid cant manage the clock. Even if you dont always agree with the jokes, you always get the punchlines.Sports fans understand that the way things have been will often inform the way things will be -- at least for a while.So what to make of the Cavaliers winning the NBA title? Cleveland, the most bedeviled of all sports cities, finally got a trophy and a parade, putting an end to its 52-year drought. And not only did the citys basketball team defeat the winningest team in the history of the game to claim the championship, the citys baseball team is white hot, as well. The Indians just went unbeaten at home?in June, ran off a 14-game win streak and look to be a favorite for the Fall Classic.Are we really ready to live in a world where Cleveland sports are ... good?No one could begrudge Cleveland fans their right to a little good fortune. After years of disappointment (see: The Catch, The Drive, The Fumble, The Decision), loyal Ohioans finally get to be on top. And yet, theres a feeling of mourning for the rest of the sports world in saying goodbye to our favorite sad story. The annual ribbing (and occasional torment) of the fine folks of Clevelandd was a given.dddddddddddd Add another year to the drought, another heartbreak to the list, and try again next year.Now we all have to accept that Cleveland is no longer the doormat of sports cities and no longer tops on the Sports Misery Index.What on earth will happen when the Chicago Cubs finally win a title? What is their identity? Who are they, if not the longest-running lovable losers in sport? You can forget about those monologue jokes, late-night talk-show hosts. Youll have to find another globally recognized symbol of futility.In the end, I know that change is good -- particularly for those stuck rooting for perennial duds. So with Cleveland finally enjoying a victory, I guess well move on to mocking long-time losers Buffalo or San Diego, though it wont feel the same.Thank God well always have the Browns.***This weeks Thats What She Said podcast features a man whos more than happy to say goodbye to losing traditions. Longtime Cleveland sports fan Jay Crawford, who anchors the 11 a.m. ET edition of SportsCenter, was in his home state to witness the Cavaliers win the NBA title in June. We talk about his nerves heading into an all-or-nothing Game 7, the thrill of watching the victory with his son and the atmosphere in Cleveland when the drought finally ended.Crawford also shares his thoughts on balancing fandom with professionalism, connecting with viewers in the age of social media and new technology, crafting and understanding your personal brand and learning to work with a variety of on-air teammates.Thanks, as always, for listening, and check back every week for a new edition of Thats What She Said. 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