Rockies' Pierce Johnson relies on poise to stay perfect in save situations

Colorado Rockies closer Pierce Johnson (36) reacts after defeating the Washington Nationals 1-0 at Coors Field for the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. Rockies won 1-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 24, 2023 at 6:02 PM MDT | UPDATED: May 24, 2023 at 7:59 PM MDT

Getting your player ready...

When things have gotten dicey in the ninth, Pierce Johnson's cool head has prevailed. The Rockies have been the beneficiaries.

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