The MLB Wild Card Round continues Wednesday with four Game 2s. The day begins with Phillies vs. Braves at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by White Sox vs. Astros at 5 p.m. ET on Peacock. Later today, you can watch Red Sox vs. Yankees at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, plus Cubs vs. Padres at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock.
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The postseason may have just started, but four teams already face elimination. It all begins with Phillies vs. Braves, and the latest MLB odds have the matchup essentially even. Which team are you backing in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Round?
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MLB Wild Card Prediction for Phillies vs. Braves
While the Braves have been the better team this season and hold home-field advantage, the Phillies have the starting pitching edge in Game 2. Philadelphia starter Christopher Sánchez led MLB with 18 wins, posting a 2.91 ERA with 231 strikeouts. However, he struggled down the stretch, posting a 5.12 ERA in September.
Braves starter Tyler Mahle allowed five runs in his final regular-season start, but it was his first poor outing since joining Atlanta. Even including that start, Mahle posted a 1.99 ERA across nine starts with the Braves. That's why I'm backing the Braves to win Game 2 at home.
Phillies vs. Braves Prediction: Braves ML (50%): Beyond Mahle’s overall dominance since arriving in Atlanta, he has been virtually untouchable at Truist Park, anchored by a elite ground-ball rate that neutralizes high-powered lineups. Meanwhile, the Braves' offense hits left-handed pitching exceptionally well at home, positioning them to capitalize on Sánchez’s primary pitch mix.
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