Tyler Mahle strong in Braves' Game 2 Wild Card matchup despite injury concerns

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Tyler Mahle strong in Braves' Game 2 Wild Card matchup despite injury concerns
Summary

In Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on September 30, 2026, Tyler Mahle of the Atlanta Braves pitched seven solid innings, allowing only one run. Despite an abdominal issue that made him a game-time decision, Mahle managed to perform well until the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in extra innings. The game featured a home run sequence from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the eighth, followed by Alec Bohm's decisive homer in the tenth. Braves manager Walt Weiss acknowledged Mahle’s impressive performance given his injury status, stressing the unpredictability of postseason play. Game 3 will determine which team advances in the series.

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  • •Mahle allowed one run in seven innings despite an abdominal injury.
  • •Braves and Phillies head to a winner-take-all Game 3.
  • •Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the eighth.
  • •Alec Bohm's homer in the tenth secured the win for the Phillies.
  • •Weiss expressed support for Mahle and other bullpen decisions.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Walt Weiss discusses bullpen deicisions and game-time injury situation for Tyler Mahle
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As it turns out, there was a chance that there could’ve been a last-minute change for the Braves in Game 2

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