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Phillies-Braves position-by-position breakdown

As the Braves and Phillies prepare for their third playoff meeting in a five-year span, an evaluation of the opening matchups reveals distinct strengths and vulnerabilities across the diamond. J.T.

Realmuto and Sean Murphy both present offensive struggles at catcher, while Matt Olson anchors first base for Atlanta ahead of Alec Bohm. Bryson Stott provides Philadelphia an advantage at second base over Ozzie Albies, though shortstop features concerns for both Trea Turner and Ha-Seong Kim.

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