Wild Card Series game 2 open chat

Paul Folkemer previews Game 2 across four MLB Wild Card Series matchups as four trailing teams face potential elimination. The Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres all hold 1-0 series leads following opening-day victories. Folkemer breaks down the key pitching duels, questioning whether the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, or Chicago Cubs can force decisive third games.

Key matchups feature Cristopher Sánchez facing Atlanta's Tyler Mahle, while Sean Burke opposes Hunter Brown in Houston. Meanwhile, Sonny Gray attempts to keep Boston alive against New York's Max Fried, and Kevin Gausman starts for Chicago against San Diego's Nick Pivetta.