The road to the World Series begins Tuesday afternoon for the Atlanta Braves as they welcome a familiar division rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, to Truist Park for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Atlanta captured the National League East and the No. 3 seed, earning the right to host the entire best-of-three Wild Card Series. Philadelphia grabbed the final National League playoff spot, setting up an all-NL East battle with the season on the line.
The postseason matchup brings together two clubs that know each other extremely well after battling throughout the regular season. For Atlanta, the goal is simple: take advantage of playing at home and get off to a strong start in the short best-of-three series.
Game 1 is set for Tuesday, September 29, at 2 p.m. at Truist Park. Game 2 will follow Wednesday at 2 p.m., with a deciding Game 3, if necessary, scheduled for Thursday. You can listen to game one Tuesday starting with the Braves pregame show at 1pm on your home for Atlanta Braves baseball Kool 102.7.
The Braves know there is little room for error. Unlike a seven-game series, two losses can bring the season to an immediate end. Atlanta will look to its lineup and pitching staff to deliver as postseason baseball returns to Truist Park.
The regular season is over. Now every pitch, every at-bat and every run matters as the Braves begin their chase for another World Series championship Tuesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies.
