Atlanta Braves will take Anibal Sanchez in Game 2 for NLD series against Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves will follow Game 1 starter Mike Foltynewicz with veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez in Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sanchez will take the mound Friday opposite Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.

Getting the call in Game 2 shows how far Sanchez has come in the last year. He posted a 6.41 ERA in 28 games (17 starts) with the Detroit Tigers last season, the final year of a five-year, $80 million contract.

Sanchez originally signed with the Minnesota Twins last offseason, but he was released early during spring training.

Sanchez, 34, caught on with Atlanta on a minor league deal and has been a revelation for the Braves, posting a 2.83 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) during the regular season.

Game 1 on Thursday will see Foltynewicz pitch opposite Dodgers left-hander, Hyun-Jin Ryu.

(With inputs from agencies.)