Braves name Anibal Sanchez NLDS Game 2 starter

Manager Brian Snitker declared Anibal Sanchez the game 2 starter in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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.”