Braves to Start Chris Sale on Extra Rest in NLDS Game 3 vs Dodgers
The Braves chose extra rest for Chris Sale after his relief outing and will use Ray Kerr in a bullpen game against the Dodgers.
- The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday that Ray Kerr will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pushing ace Chris Sale to Game 3.
- Because the Braves used Chris Sale in relief during Thursday's Wild Card Series clincher against the Philadelphia Phillies, the team opted to provide him additional rest instead of starting Saturday.
- Kerr earned the start after delivering 3.1 scoreless innings in the Wild Card Series clincher, helping the Braves eliminate the Phillies on Thursday and providing a crucial postseason breakthrough.
- The Dodgers hold a 1-0 series lead and will counter with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto at Dodger Stadium, setting up a high-stakes matchup in this pivotal Game 2.
- Sale expressed full confidence in Kerr, stating, "He put it on the line for us tonight," affirming the team's belief in their unexpected postseason hero.
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