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Rested Ian Anderson returns to lead Braves vs. Giants

Two pitchers returning from the injured list will square off on Sunday when the Atlanta Braves host the San Francisco Giants in the rubber game of a three-game series between National League division leaders.

The Braves will start right-hander Ian Anderson (5-5, 3.56 ERA), who has been sidelinedsince the All-Star Game with shoulder discomfort. The Giants will go with veteran right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (11-5, 3.26), who has been out since Aug. 19 with inflammation to his right ankle.

The NL East-leading Braves won the first game of the series 6-5 on Friday, and the NL West-leading Giants won 5-0 on Saturday.