The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Lance Lynn will start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Lynn, who was 15-10 with a 3.97 ERA during the regular season, went 2-0 with a 1.09 ERA over his last four starts.

"It's an honor," Lynn said. "This time of the year you don't care when you start, you're looking forward to it."

Adam Wainwright will start Game 1 for the Cardinals.