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NL Wild Card X-factor: Jonathan Bowlan

As the Phillies prepare to face the Braves in the National League postseason, neutralizing powerful right-handed bats like Ronald Acuna and Austin Riley remains a priority. Philadelphia intends to rely on a bullpen strategy bridging starters to late-inning arms like Alex McFarlane and Jhoan Duran, with Jonathan Bowlan potentially targeted for middle-inning duties against righties.

Because Atlanta struggles against high-velocity fastballs exceeding 96 miles per hour, Bowlan's triple-digit heat could serve as a valuable equalizer if he recovers fully from recent injuries and poor outings.

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