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Philadelphia Phillies Begin Best-of-Three NL Wild Card Series in Atlanta
The Braves added two infielders and opened a roster spot by designating Ricky Vanasco for assignment before the best-of-three series.
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park for Game 1 of their best-of-three Wild Card series, though fans criticized the 2 p.m. start time.
- Atlanta finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, capturing the National League East six games ahead of Philadelphia, though the Phillies eliminated the Braves from the postseason in 2022 and 2023.
- Ace Chris Sale starts Game 1 for the Braves against Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo, while Atlanta selected infielders Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams for the postseason roster.
- The winner advances to the National League Division Series to face the Dodgers, who finished the regular season with one of the league's best records.
- MLB has not officially set the start time for a potential Game 3 on Thursday, though early reports indicate the game could also be scheduled for 2 p.m.
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