# Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 1

> Phillies and Braves clash in NL Wild Card Series opener with key pitching matchups.
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## NL Wild Card Series Game 1
Phillies and Braves face off in NL Wild Card Series Game 1 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
## Braves' Matt Olson on rivalry
Braves first baseman Matt Olson said, 'It just feels right, doesn’t it? We’ve had a lot of good battles with them. That’s what the postseason is for.'

> It just feels right, doesn’t it? We’ve had a lot of good battles with them. That’s what the postseason is for.
## Braves' playoff history
Braves won the NL East division seven times in the past nine seasons but were eliminated by Phillies in 2022 and 2023.
## Phillies' pitching matchup
Phillies' Jesús Luzardo, who hasn't started since Sept. 7, will pitch in Game 1 after recovering from left shoulder inflammation.
## Braves' Chris Sale
Braves' Chris Sale, with a 2.16 ERA this season, will pitch in Game 1 after a strong regular season.
## Starting lineups
Phillies lineup features Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Derek Hill, Bryan De La Cruz, Bryson Stott, Edmundo Sosa, and J.T. Realmuto.
## Braves' lineup
Braves lineup includes Drake Baldwin, Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Mauricio Dubón, Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Mike Yastrzemski, and Ha-Seong Kim.
## Bullpen concerns
Phillies' bullpen has been a problem all season, with rookie Alex McFarlane and Jonathan Bowlan as key relievers.
## Injuries
Phillies' Luis Arraez badly sprained his left ankle and will not play, with Otto Kemp taking his place.
## Key takeaway

Phillies face Braves in NL Wild Card Series Game 1 with Luzardo and Sale set to pitch, after Phillies won last three playoff series against Braves.