Braves name Tucker Davidson as World Series Game 5 starting pitcher

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson delivers to a Boston Red Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Atlanta (John Bazemore/AP).

The Atlanta Braves will send Tucker Davidson to the mound as the starting pitcher for Game 5 of the World Series, the team announced on Sunday afternoon.

Davidson last pitched in the major leagues on June 15, when the Braves lost 10-8 to the Boston Red Sox.

The left-handed pitcher started four games in 2021, pitching 20 innings with a 3.60 ERA and 1.150 WHIP. With Braves left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly fully rested and available in the bullpen, expect Davidson to have a short leash in Sunday night’s Game 5, as Atlanta attempts to win its first World Series since 1995.

Game 5 of the World Series featuring the Braves and Houston Astros starts at 8:15pm ET/5:15pm PT.

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