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The biggest ABS storylines of the Wild Card Series

As the opening round of the postseason arrives, automated ball-strike challenges are set to take center stage across multiple matchups. In the National League showdown between Philadelphia and Atlanta, the Phillies enter with the highest success rate in the majors for overturning umpire calls, led by standout catcher J.T.

Realmuto and aggressive slugger Bryce Harper, while Atlanta counters with the active glove of Sean Murphy behind the plate. Meanwhile, the opening clash between Chicago and San Diego highlights the Cubs as the most successful postseason team at winning challenges, boasting disciplined hitters like Seiya Suzuki and Alex Bregman alongside catcher Carson Kelly, contrasted against a Padres squad struggling to break even on their replay reviews.

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