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Phillies vs Braves NL Wild Card Game 2
Phillies and Braves battle for NL Wild Card Series Game 2 in Atlanta.
In brief
Phillies and Braves battle for NL Wild Card Series Game 2 in Atlanta. The Phillies aim to advance to the National League Division Series while the Braves seek to keep their season alive in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. Originally reported by Mlb.
Game 2 underway
The Braves and Phillies quickly shifted focus to Game 2 after a back-and-forth thriller in Game 1.
Braves aim for nl ds
Atlanta hopes to punch its ticket to the National League Division Series while Philadelphia seeks to keep its season alive.
Schwarber on game 2
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber said they won't see anyone down after their 5-3 loss in Game 1.
“We're looking forward to [game 2],” phillys designated hitter kyle schwarber said after his club's 5-3 loss in game 1.”
Broadcast details
Game 2 is broadcast on NBC and Peacock with Spanish coverage on Universo and ESPN Radio.
Starting pitchers
Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez and Braves' Tyler Mahle face off in the pitching matchup.
Starting lineups
Phillies feature Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm. Braves have Ronald Acuña Jr. at leadoff.
Bullpens
Phillies' bullpen includes Alex McFarlane, Jhoan Duran, Jonathan Bowlan, and José Alvarado.
Injuries
Phillies' Luis Arraez is out after spraining his left ankle; Braves have Lane Thomas with intercostal muscle strain.
Hot players
Phillies' Bryce Harper and Braves' Mauricio Dubón are leading the offense.
Key stats
Phillies won each of their past three playoff series against the Braves; teams winning game 1 go on to win 88% of series.
The key point
The Phillies aim to advance to the National League Division Series while the Braves seek to keep their season alive in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series.
