NLDS 2023: Braves announce starting pitcher for Game 3 vs Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday morning that Bryce Elder will take the mound in Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Braves and Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series. Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 5:07 p.m.

Braves manager Brian Snitker declined on Tuesday to name a starter, but the options were down to Elder or rookie AJ Smith-Shawver to start. Atlanta decided to go with Elder, who has faced the Phillies twice this season.

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On June 22, he pitched seven solid innings, giving up only three hits and didn’t allow a run in the Braves road win.

He last pitched against the Phillies at home on Sept. 20. In the Braves’ extra innings loss, Elder started and went 3.2 innings. He gave up three hits and four runs.

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Channel 2′s Alison Mastrangelo reported live from Citizens Bank Park for Channel 2 Action News at Noon.

Mastrangelo asked Elder’s teammates what advice they would give to a young pitcher getting ready to make his postseason debut.

“You feed off the energy in the crowd. There’s nothing wrong with going out there and having some butterflies. Just embrace it, enjoy it and try to soak it all in,” AJ Minter said.

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