Phillies look to avoid elimination against Braves in Game 2
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 30, 2026, for Game 2 of the NL wild-card series. The Braves claimed a 1-0 series lead following a 5-3 victory, highlighted by Austin Riley's three-run home run in the eighth inning. The Phillies, struggling late in the season, hope to stave off elimination by starting left-handed ace Christopher Sánchez. Braves righty Tyler Mahle will start for Atlanta.
- •Phillies trail Braves 1-0 in NL wild-card series.
- •Austin Riley hit a three-run homer in Game 1.
- •Christopher Sánchez starts for the Phillies.
- •Tyler Mahle takes the mound for the Braves.
- •Game 2 start time is set for 2 p.m. ET.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies vs. Braves live updates, news, lineups: Christopher Sánchez, Tyler Mahle take the mound in Game 2
"On the brink of elimination, the Phillies are turning to their left-handed ace.
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