- Braves-Phillies in the NL wild-card round — Atlanta is a slight favorite (Braves -125 on DraftKings), so the betting market sees a close series.
- Regular season went to Atlanta (Braves won the series 9-4, 66-43 runs), but postseason belongs to Philadelphia — the Phillies swept playoff matchups vs. the Braves, including the 2022 and 2023 NLDS.
- Game 1 pits Chris Sale vs. Jesús Luzardo, with the Phillies sliding lately (lost 6 of 10, 14 of 24) while Atlanta rested starters after clinching.
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