The Braves made a switch on Saturday announcing that Sean Newcomb would get the start in Sunday’s do or die Game 3 against the Dodgers. Kevin Gausman had been announced as the starter but will instead be available out of the bullpen in an all hands on deck approach with Atlanta facing elimination.
Brian Snitker met with the media Saturday afternoon and discussed the decision to go with Newcomb as Sunday’s starter and what the Braves need to do to jump start their slumping offense.
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Gerrit Cole struck out 12 and allowed just one run over seven dominant innings to help the Houston Astros take a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Indians with a 3-1 win in Game 2 on Saturday.