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Riley wanted to ‘soak’ in Game 1 go-ahead home run

After battling through a “hard season,” Austin Riley came through in a massive way for the Braves in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series, where he gathered his emotions after the win.

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Tyler Mahle

ATL Starting Pitcher #54

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Tyler Mahle will start Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies.

Mahle was phenomenal for Atlanta, compiling a microscopic 1.99 ERA across 54 1/3 innings over nine starts after coming over from the Giants as an under-the-radar trade-deadline pickup. The 32-year-old will be making his first career postseason start when he gets the ball with a chance to eliminate the division-rival Phillies.
Ozzie Albies

ATL 2nd Baseman #1

Ozzie Albies hit an RBI triple in a win over the Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

Albies just missed a homer, but Derek Hill was able to keep the ball in the park. The 29-year-old also drew a walk, and scored on Austin Riley’s go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning.
Raisel Iglesias

ATL Relief Pitcher #26

Raisel Iglesias worked a scoreless ninth inning to pick up a save against the Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

Iglesias allowed a leadoff single, but it was erased by a double play, and a fly ball to left gave Atlanta the critical Game 1 win. He needed just seven pitches, so there’s no doubt he’ll be ready to roll if necessary for Game 2 come Wednesday.
Austin Riley

ATL 3rd Baseman #27

Austin Riley hit a go-ahead three-run homer to lead Atlanta to a 5-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

With two runners on and two outs, Riley launched an opposite-field homer off Jhoan Duran to give Atlanta the lead and the victory. The 29-year-old was awful in the regular season and hasn’t been an elite hitter for the past few years, but he now has his team one game away from advancing to the NLDS against the Dodgers. The Phillies and Atlanta will play again Wednesday with Cristopher Sanchez squaring off against Tyler Mahle.
Chris Sale

ATL Starting Pitcher #51

Chris Sale struck out nine over 6 1/3 innings while allowing three runs in a no-decision versus the Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.

Sale allowed just one run while he was in the game, but a pair scored in the seventh after he exited on a two-run triple by J.T. Realmuto. The left-hander was so much better than this line suggests while generating 22 swings-and-misses with 16 of those coming on his slider. Sale remains one of the best starters in baseball — although with more volatility because of durability at age 37 — and if Atlanta can’t come from behind and win, he’ll be the ace of the staff again to start 2027.
Rowdy Tellez

ATL 1st Baseman #11

The Braves have included both Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams on their Wild Card roster.

They both needed to be added to the 40-man to participate, so gone are Elieser Hernández and Ricky Vanasco. Tellez spent nearly a month on the bench for the Braves in the first half of the season, going 2-for-10 with a homer. The veteran ended up hitting .267/.355/.466 with 16 homers in 102 games for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Elieser Hernández

ATL Relief Pitcher #25

Braves designated RHP Elieser Hernández for assignment.

Hernández had a 2.25 ERA over 12 innings in five appearances for the Braves this season. He figures to clear waivers and become a free agent.
Ricky Vanasco

ATL Relief Pitcher #57

Braves designated RHP Ricky Vanasco for assignment.

Vanasco was claimed off waivers from the Tigers in August, but he never was called up to the majors by the Braves. He had a 15.63 ERA in five appearances for the Tigers earlier in the season.
Drake Baldwin

ATL Catcher #30

Drake Baldwin is leading off for the Braves in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies.

Despite the Phillies opting to use left-hander Jesús Luzardo as an opener, Baldwin will still be hitting leadoff for Atlanta to kick off the postseason. Mike Yastrzemski will also be in the lineup at DH, which makes sense with the Phillies turning to right-hander Andrew Painter after one or two inning from Luzardo at the outset of Game 1.
Lane Thomas

ATL Left Fielder #20

Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed that neither Lane Thomas nor Bryce Elder will be on the Wild Card roster.

Thomas, trying to make his way back from an intercostal strain, resumed hitting last week and was seen running in the outfield today. Still, he won’t be activated prior to the NLDS.