Sun 10/2/11 2:44 PM

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson admitted that Joe Saunders's hand injury went into the decision to start him in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers instead of Game 3. The ailment isn't considered serious, but Gibson decided to go ahead and give Saunders an extra day. It also didn't hurt that Josh Collmenter, who will get the ball in Game 3, is unscored upon in two starts against the Brewers this season. Assuming he doesn't have a setback, Saunders is fully expected to be ready for Game 4.