Brandon Marsh returns to Phillies lineup for series finale against Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly has adjusted the starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves. After remaining on the bench during consecutive games against left-handed pitchers, outfielder Brandon Marsh is set to start in left field. The Phillies enter the contest trailing the Braves by four games in the NL East standings with an 80-62 record. Following a 4-2 victory on Saturday, the team is attempting to secure a series split while maintaining their position for a National League Wild Card spot. Marsh, who earned his first All-Star selection this season, holds a.268 batting average with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs across 136 games. Aaron Nola is scheduled to start on the mound for Philadelphia as the team continues its push toward the postseason.
- •Brandon Marsh returns to the starting lineup to face Braves right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle.
- •The Phillies secured a 4-2 victory over the Braves on Saturday night.
- •Philadelphia currently holds an 80-62 record and sits in the second Wild Card spot.
- •Aaron Nola is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Sunday afternoon matchup.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Decision During Braves Series
"The Philadelphia Phillies evened up their series with the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night, defeating them 4-2.Now, as they enter Game 3 of the series on Sunday afternoon, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly made some notable changes to his starting lineup.Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh DecisionAfter facing back-to-back left-handed pitchers over the last two nights, Mattingly […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Decision During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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