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MLB Wild Card 2026 discussion thread: Day 2

The first day of the 2026 playoffs was a good one across the board. The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies battled back and forth before the Braves took a crucial lead in the bottom of the eighth to win 5-3.…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM
MLB Wild Card 2026 discussion thread: Day 2
Key Things to Know
  • Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Wild Card series features four teams attempting to clinch series sweeps.
  • Game 1 winners include the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and San Diego Padres.
  • The Braves defeated the Phillies 5-3, while the White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 on Tuesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Wild Card round features four teams aiming to sweep their series and advance to the Division Series. The scheduled slate includes the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago White Sox against the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox playing the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs visiting the San Diego Padres.

The action follows Game 1 victories by Atlanta (5-3), Chicago White Sox (6-3), New York (9-0), and San Diego (8-0). Key pitching matchups for Wednesday include Tyler Mahle against Cristopher Sánchez, Sean Burke facing Hunter Brown, Max Fried opposing Sonny Gray, and Nick Pivetta pitching against Kevin Gausman.

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