Brown to Get Three Starts

Marlin Manager Jim Leyland has planned his rotation so that ace right-hander Kevin Brown (16-8, 2.69 ERA) could start three times in the league championship series.

Brown was 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA in three games against the Braves this season, and is 2-2 with a 2.81 ERA in six games overall.He is scheduled to start today and in Game 4 Saturday, and he will start next Wednesday if Game 7 is necessary.

“I appreciate this and it’s an honor,” Brown said. “Right now I’m focused on Game 1 and I’ll approach a Game 7 when we get there.”

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Craig Counsell will start at second base for the Marlins. Counsell led Florida with a .474 average against Atlanta during the regular season, getting nine hits in 19 at-bats and scoring six runs.

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Atlanta second baseman Mark Lemke, out since Aug. 21 because of torn ankle ligaments, worked out with the team Monday. However, Manager Bobby Cox said it’s doubtful Lemke will be activated for the series.