The Atlanta Braves will go the traditional route for Game 3 after naming right-hander Bryce Elder as the team’s starter. Brian Snitker said Tuesday that the team considered a lot of options, such as whether to go with an opener or possibly rookie AJ Smith-Shawver. In the end, the elected to go with Elder, who started 31 games this season and pitched some big innings while Max Fried and Kyle Wright were out with injuries, but struggled down the stretch.
On the mound for Game 3: pic.twitter.com/mkyxcPvQPY
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More to come.