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NL Wild Card Game Discussion Phillies vs Braves Tuesday

So it begins. The National League Wild Card round starts with the Atlanta Braves hosting the Philadelphia Phillies. LHP Jesús Luzardo is the scheduled starter for the Phillies while the Braves will give the ball to LHP Chris Sale. First…

By Doc Holliday · Viva El Birdos

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 5:50 PM

Key Things to Know

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies to open the National League Wild Card series on Tuesday.
Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale is scheduled to start for Atlanta, while Jesús Luzardo starts for Philadelphia.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Central Time with television coverage on NBC and Peacock.

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The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday to begin the National League Wild Card round. Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale is scheduled to take the mound for the Braves against Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo.

First pitch for the matchup is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Central Time. Coverage of the postseason contest will be broadcast by NBC and Peacock.

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