Perez had three hits, all with two outs, in his first postseason start.
The mere fact that he's being given a postseason start is simply a matter of inconvenience and chance.
Lance Lynn struggled to hold onto that lead in his first postseason start after 10 career relief appearances.
Pavano made his first postseason start last Tuesday and pitched effectively.
He had an impressive performance tonight in his first postseason start, but the Cardinals are still in a predicament.
This was the fourth postseason start of Lee's career.
It is also his first postseason start.
Game 3 would Maddux's last postseason start with the Braves.
Kevin Brown made his case for a postseason start with his performance on Saturday.
Reed lasted three and one-third innings in his last postseason start.