After right-handed starters Mike Foltynewicz and Anibal Sanchez surrendered a combined four home runs to the Los Angeles Dodgers the first two games of the National League Division Series, the Atlanta Braves made a change with their backs against the wall.
Having previously announced Kevin Gausman as the starter for Game 3, the Braves will instead start southpaw Sean Newcomb on Sunday. He last pitched on Thursday, throwing 25 pitches over two scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Newcomb allowed one hit and collected two strikeouts in the relief appearance.
He faced the Dodgers two times this season, making one start each at Dodger Stadium and SunTrust Park.