# Braves-Phillies NLWC Position Breakdown

> Braves edge Phillies in NLWC position-by-position analysis.
- Title: Braves-Phillies NLWC Position Breakdown · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Braves edge Phillies in NLWC position-by-position analysis. Braves win NLWC series 3-2 against Phillies after position-by-position advantage.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/braves-phillies-2026-nlwc-position-by-position-breakdown
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## Playoff History
Braves and Phillies meet in National League playoffs for third time in five years.
## Catcher
J.T. Realmuto and Sean Murphy underperform with Realmuto at 65 OPS+ and Murphy at 49 OPS+.
## First Base
Luis Arraez ankle injury impacts Phillies lineup with Alec Bohm moved to first base.
## Second Base
Bryson Stott edges Ozzie Albies with better defense despite Albies' weak second-half performance.
## Shortstop
Trea Turner struggles with defense and bat while Braves consider Ha-Seong Kim at 2 OPS+.
## Third Base
Austin Riley's performance declines with 80 OPS+ while Bohm and Sosa compete for position.
## Left Field
Brandon Marsh struggles with 79 OPS+ while Braves have mild below-average left field situation.
## Center Field
Michael Harris II leads Braves with 26 homers and 120 OPS+ while Justin Crawford struggles.
## Right Field
Harper and Acuña Jr. face tight matchup with Harper stronger down the stretch.
## Designated Hitter
Kyle Schwarber hits 45 homers but ends season on cold slump while Braves have strong options.
## Starting Pitchers
Atlanta uses Sale in Game 1 followed by Mahle and Holmes while Phillies have rotation uncertainty.
## Relief Pitchers
Atlanta has strong bullpen with Robert Suarez returning while Phillies face bullpen challenges.
## Prediction
Braves win NLWC series 3-2 against Phillies after position-by-position advantage.
## Key takeaway

Braves win NLWC series 3-2 against Phillies after position-by-position advantage.