Braves and Phillies clash in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series Tuesday
The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies at 2 p.m. EDT for the opening game of the National League Wild Card Series.
Tuesday’s 2 p.m. EDT contest launches the NL Wild Card Series as the Atlanta Braves welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to their home field. Chris Sale (14-9, 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) will take the mound for the Braves, while Jesus Luzardo (14-5, 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP) starts for the Phillies. Atlanta boasts a 52-29 record at home and a 94-68 overall season, whereas Philadelphia holds a 45-36 record on the road and an 88-74 season total.
The Braves lead the season series 9-4, and odds list them as -203 favorites with a 6½-run over/under. Key contributors include Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna Jr., Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott, while both clubs list numerous players on the injured list.
Why it matters
The game decides which team advances in the postseason, impacting the NL championship race.
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