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Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (2 ET, NBC/Peacock)

Following a dramatic opening contest, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves prepare for the second matchup of their postseason series on Wednesday afternoon. Atlanta holds the series lead and a chance to clinch advancement, while Philadelphia aims to stay alive after dropping the initial game five to three.

Kyle Schwarber noted that his squad has quickly shifted its attention forward following the defeat. The upcoming fixture is scheduled for a two o'clock afternoon start.

On the mound, Philadelphia will send left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to face right-hander Tyler Mahle of Atlanta. Sánchez put together a strong regular season, racking up two hundred thirty-one strikeouts and posting a two-point-ninety-one earned run average, though he seeks his first career victory against the Braves.

Mahle excelled following his acquisition prior to the trade deadline, registering a stellar earned run average across his starts for Atlanta. Both managers are adjusting their starting lineups based on the pitching matchups, with specific roster changes anticipated as the clubs battle on Wednesday.

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