Braves, Phillies Meet Again as Playoffs Return to Truist Park
Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle are lined up for Atlanta, while Philadelphia is weighing Jesús Luzardo, Andrew Painter and roster health.
- On Tuesday, September 29, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves begin a best-of-three National League Wild Card series at Truist Park in Georgia, with the winner advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Atlanta dominated the 2026 season series with a 9-4 record, though Philadelphia holds significant postseason history, having eliminated the Braves in both 2022 and 2023.
- Braves ace Chris Sale, who posted a 2.16 ERA this season, will start Tuesday's opener, while Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly considers using left-hander Jesus Luzardo and Cristopher Sanchez for subsequent games.
- Philadelphia secured the final playoff spot Sunday after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 162, relying on an offense powered by Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
- Braves manager Walt Weiss expects tight contests, stating, "We play each other all year, and the games are always tight," as both clubs prepare for the postseason's high-stakes opening round.
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