Phillies Tap Jesús Luzardo to Open NL Wild Card Series Game 1 vs. Braves
Austin Riley’s eighth-inning three-run home run secured a 5-3 victory for the Braves, officials said, following Philadelphia’s decision to limit Jesús Luzardo’s starting pitching workload.
- The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies begin a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series Tuesday in Atlanta.
- Atlanta finished the regular season 94-68 and went 9-4 against Philadelphia.
- Chris Sale is scheduled to start Game 1 for Atlanta, while Jesús Luzardo is expected to open for Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia will not have second baseman Luis Arraez available for the series.
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Mattingly’s decision to bring in Phillies closer Duran in the 7th inning backfires in loss to Braves – WTOP News
ATLANTA (AP) — Interim manager Don Mattingly wanted the Philadelphia Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in a tight opening game of a best
Riley's 3-run homer off Jhoan Duran rallies Braves past Phillies in NLWCS opener
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series.
Austin Riley emerges as Braves unlikely wild card hero as Chris Sale, Jesús Luzardo duel in MLB playoff opener
Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in the NL Wild Card Series opener.
Austin Riley hit a three-point circuit to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
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