Pitchers for Braves v. Dodgers series + Swanson comments

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https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/bra ... 9iB01hwpM/

"Manager Brian Snitker declared Anibal Sanchez the game 2 starter. Mike Foltynewicz gets the ball Thursday. The team didn’t name a game 3 or 4 starter yet, wanting first to determine the flow of the series. But the prevailing thought is Kevin Gausman will start game 3, and in the event of an elimination game, Foltynewicz could return in game 4."

“Anibal has been pitching really good for us, as has Folty,” Snitker said. “It's just kind of a natural fit right there and want him out there, in case we have to bring him back.”

"The Dodgers will start Hyun-Jin Ryu in game 1, followed by future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. Their budding rookie Walker Buehler gets game 3. The team will assess it from there, but Rich Hill is the favorite to start game 4."

"Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss the NLDS with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. The team was optimistic he could make his way back in time, but he wasn’t to the point he could comfortable(ly) swing."

“That’s a tough loss because of what he brings to this team and what he’s done,” general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. “I feel bad for us but as much for him because he lives for this. He’s all about winning. He prepares, he works, he studies, he cares. If you asked him at the time he got drafted, this is what it was all about for him.”