The Braves and their bullpen got the split. Now comes the Chris Sale game

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss opted for a bullpen game instead of starting ace Chris Sale, guiding the team to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday. The win secured a 1-1 series split in Los Angeles and set up a fully rested Sale to start Game 3 back home at Truist Park.

Left-hander Ray Kerr served as the opener before relievers Dylan Lee, Robert Suarez, Didier Fuentes, and Raisel Iglesias covered the remainder of the contest. The 21-year-old Fuentes delivered 3 2/3 innings and retired 11 consecutive batters, while Iglesias secured the final out to seal the win.