This is the Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, starting tomorrow morning Korea time. The two teams have shown sharply contrasting form down the stretch. Atlanta has won 6 of its last 10 games and maintained steady form, while Philadelphia has struggled somewhat, managing just 3 wins over the same span.
The key to this matchup is whether Atlanta’s well-organized pitching staff can contain Philadelphia’s inconsistent lineup. If Philadelphia can’t find its swing quickly against Atlanta’s starting pitcher early in the game, Atlanta is likely to control the pace into the later innings with its characteristically steady use of its pitching staff. On the other hand, if Philadelphia can seize the momentum in an instant with extra-base hits, this could turn into a tight contest.
