Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider will start against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
Strider is making his postseason debut and hasn’t pitched in a game since Sept. 18 due to an oblique issue.
Prior to the injury, Strider (11-5, 2.67 ERA regular season) became the first pitcher in major league history to strike out more than 200 batters while allowing fewer than 100 hits.
Strider, who turns 24 later this month, signed a six-year, $75 million contract extension on Monday.
He will be opposed by Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (1-0, 0.00 ERA postseason; 11-13, 3.25) in Game 3.
The best-of-five series is tied at one win apiece.
–Field Level Media