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Phillies Announce Bryson Stott Decision Before Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies moved second baseman Bryson Stott into the cleanup spot Wednesday for Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 4:07 PM
Phillies Announce Bryson Stott Decision Before Game 2
Key Things to Know
  • The Phillies moved Bryson Stott into the cleanup spot for Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves.
  • Atlanta leads the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series 1-0 after winning Game 1 by a score of 5-3.
  • Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will start on the mound for Philadelphia against Atlanta's Tyler Mahle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that second baseman Bryson Stott will bat cleanup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. After batting seventh in Tuesday's 5-3 loss, Stott moves up to fourth in the order as the Phillies face elimination at Truist Park.

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez starts on the mound for Philadelphia against Atlanta right-hander Tyler Mahle. The Phillies need a win on Wednesday to force a deciding Game 3, while a Braves victory will send Atlanta to the National League Division Series.

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