Why Atlanta Braves Will Beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026 National League Wild Card

Podcast: Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves · Locked On Podcast Network, Grant McAuley, Jake Mastroianni

Opublikowano: 2026-09-28

Atlanta Braves face postseason demons as Chris Sale anchors pitching hopes against the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 National League Wild Card. Can the Braves’ dominant bullpen and Matt Olson’s Gold Glove defense finally silence the Phillies’ playoff magic? Jake Mastroianni spotlights Atlanta’s season-long edge over Philadelphia, but questions linger about their struggles against left-handed pitching and the Phillies’ patient lineup led by Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. Key matchups include late-inning lefty battles, the impact of Andrew Painter out of the Phillies bullpen, and crucial game management decisions from Walt Weiss. With offensive X-factors...