The likelihood started to look extremely dim over the weekend, but the Phillies did indeed clinch a postseason spot and thus a ticket to Atlanta to take on the Braves in the best of three Wild Card series. There is…
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Atlanta Braves in a best-of-three Wild Card series after clinching a postseason spot. Philadelphia plans to start left-handed pitchers Jesús Luzardo in Game 1 and Cristopher Sánchez in Game 2. Luzardo recently returned from the injured list following shoulder inflammation, while Sánchez is set to start on normal rest against an Atlanta lineup that has struggled against left-handed pitching.
Atlanta's bullpen represents a significant challenge for Philadelphia's hitters, finishing the season with a 3.44 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. The unit is anchored by closer Raisel Iglesias, Dylan Lee, and Didier Fuentes. Historically, Bryce Harper has performed well against Iglesias, recording four home runs in twelve career at-bats against the Braves closer.
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