ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After plenty of discussion before Game 2, there is no doubt who will be on the mound for the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDs. The Braves plan worked as the series is now split 1-1, and they now have their two best starters fully rested to try and close out the series in Atlanta. It will be much easier said than done vs. the defending champs, but at least the Braves have better than expected chances to get the job done.
Braves News
Matt Olson was named the Hank Aaron Award finalist for the Braves.
The Braves remain confident that Ronald Acuna Jr. will make the difference everyone knows he is capable of as the series progresses.
MLB News
Rays went up 2-0 on Yankees as they won Game 2 in Tampa.
White Sox got the job done on the road and are now up 2-0 on the Guardians.