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Darwin has theory on bench role

While he doesn't always appear in the boxscore, utility infielder Darwin Barney is always in the game. That's his job.

"I'm part of this ball club," said Barney, whose pinch-hit double ignited a four-run ninth-inning, game-winning rally. "I'm just trying to help the team when my number is called. You build a routine when you're not playing every day and that routine is supposed to get you ready to go.

"For me, I try to relax and see the game play itself out and see where I might fit in. When I first started playing off the bench I was in the cage every inning and I was too amped up.