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Phillies Let Game 2 Slip Away, Lose 5-4 in Atlanta

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Author and Dylan MacKinnon
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 09: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves makes a catch at the wall in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game Two of the Division Series at Truist Park on October 09, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The goal going into the 2 games in Atlanta was to split the games and come back to Philly tied 1-1. The Phillies accomplished that. But after the way game 2 started, coming home with a loss is hard to swallow. The Phillies got out to a 4-0 lead. Zack Wheeler was throwing a no-hitter through 5 innings. But then things started to fall apart, and the Phillies wound up dropping game 2.

First Acuna scores on an error by Trea Turner, his 2nd of the game. Then Travis d’Arnaud hits a 2 run blast off Wheeler the next inning. One inning after that, Austin Riley put the Braves up with a two-run shot of his own. And the Phillies could not make the comeback in the top of the 9th.

They had a chance. Harper walked to lead off the inning. And then after a JT realmuto fly out, Nick Castellanos hit a shot to center field. Off the bat, it looked like it could be a game-tying double. But Michael Harris disagreed. He made a great catch, and Harper, thinking it was a hit off the bat, got doubled off trying to get back to 1st. That was all she wrote, with the Phillies losing 5-4.

FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter: "Michael Harris called game! 😤#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/0nJitH7rmk / Twitter"

Michael Harris called game! 😤#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/0nJitH7rmk

Winning game 1, and losing game 2 with Wheeler on the mound, thanks in part to an awful error, is exactly how the series went last year. But you can’t blame any fans who are disappointed given how this one was blown. Too many runners stranded on base, and two bad pitches that were both hit a mile, spoiled the night for the Phillies.

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They get the day off and will return to Philly to play games on Wednesday and Thursday. Aaron Nola is set to pitch for the Phillies in game 3, with the Braves yet to name a starter. That game starts at 5:07, on TBS.

Here is the Phillies post-season roster:

The Philadelphia Phillies 26-Man Roster for the NLDS Vs The Braves

The Phillies are back in the NLDS. After beating the Marlins in the Wild Card Round, they are moving on to face the Braves. This exact matchup went very well for the Phillies last year. It started with them winning game 1 in Atlanta. Then they got to Spencer Strider in game 3, with an unforgettable bat spike by Rhys Hoskins. And closed it out in game 4 with another HR Derby, including an inside-the-parker by JT Realmuto. But both teams look a bit different than last year, even if the core for each side still looks the same. And there are lots of new faces on the 26-man Roster this time around.

Here is the schedule for the NLDS vs the Braves:

Game 1- Saturday- Oct 7th- TBD In Atlanta

Game 2- Monday- Oct 9th- TBD- In Atlanta

Game 3- Wednesday- Oct 11th- TBD- In Philly

Game 4 (if needed)- Thursday- Oct 12- TBD- In Philly

Game 5-(if needed)- Saturday- Oct 14th- TBD- In Atlanta

In the Wild Card Series, the Phillies elected to keep fewer pitchers, to add another righty, Weston Wilson, onto the 26-man roster. Mostly because the Marlins are capable of throwing a lot of tough lefty pitchers at you. The Braves do have Max Fried, but their rotation and bullpen are more righty-heavy than the Marlins are. So the approach in constructing the 26-man roster for the NLDS is a bit different. It starts with Weston Wilson being less likely to be there for this series.

So who will make it? And how have each of those guys performed this season? Here are the 26 guys who will be on the roster for the series against the Braves. Along with each of their season stats, and their stats vs. the Braves this year.

Here is your 26-man roster for the NLDS vs. the Braves:

 

  • C- JT Realmuto

    MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 03: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks to the dugout prior to a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 03, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .252/.310/.452/.762

    20 HRs, 28 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 63 RBIs, 70 Runs, 16 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .194/.250/.333/.583

    1 HR, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 2RBIs, 4 Runs, 0 SBs

  • 1B- Bryce Harper

    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts as he rounds second base after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 19, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .293/.401/.499/.900

    21 HRs, 29 2Bs, 1 3B, 72 RBIs, 84 Runs, 11 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .244/.397/.578/.974

    5 HRs, 0 2B, 0 3B, 9 RBIs, 10 Runs, 1 SB

  • 2B- Bryson Stott

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a one-run RBI single during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .280/.329/.419/.747

    15 HRs, 32 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 62 RBIs, 78 Runs, 31 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .220/.273/.380/.653

    1 HR, 5 2Bs, 0 3B, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs, 4 SBs

  • SS- Trea Turner

    ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 16: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 16, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

    (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .266/.320/.459/.778

    26 HRs, 35 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 76 RBIs, 102 Runs, 30 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .204/.272/.370/.642

    2 HRs, 3 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs, 4 SBs

  • 3B- Alec Bohm

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a one-run RBI double during the third inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .274/.327/.437/.765

    20 HRs, 31 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 97 RBIs, 74 Runs, 4 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .262/.319/.381/.700

    1 HR, 2 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 1 Run, 0 SB

  • LF- Brandon Marsh

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of their game at Citi Field on October 01, 2023 in New York City.

    (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .277/.372/.458/.829

    12 HRs, 25 2Bs, 6 3Bs, 60 RBIs, 58 Runs, 10 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .286/.362/.452/.814

    2 HRs, 1 2B. 0 3B, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs, 1 SB

  • CF- Johan Rojas

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Johan Rojas #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a walk-off single during the tenth inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on September 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .302/.342/.430/.771

    2 HRs, 9 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 23 RBIs, 24 Runs, 14 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .286/.333/.571/.905

    1 HR, 1 2B, 0 3B, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs, 2 SBs

  • RF- Nick Castellanos

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .272/.311/.476/.788

    29 HRs, 37 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 106 RBIs, 79 Runs, 11 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .294/.345/.608/.953

    4 HRs, 2 2Bs, 1 3B, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs, 0 SBs

  • DH- Kyle Schwarber

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 29: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .197/.343/.474/.817

    47 HRs, 19 2Bs, 1 3B, 104 RBIs, 108 Runs, 0 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .184/.344/.327/.671

    2 HRs, 1 2B, 0 3B, 5 RBIs, 8 Runs, 0 SB

  • INF- Edmundo Sosa

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 21: Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a triple during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on August 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .251/.293/.427/.719

    10 HRs, 15 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 30 RBIs, 34 Runs, 4 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .154/.154/.231/.385

    0 HRs, 1 2B, 0 3B, 2 RBIs, 1 Run, 0 SBs

  • OF- Cristian Pache

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Cristian Pache #19 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a one-run RBI single during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .238/.319/.417/.736

    2 HRs, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs, 2 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .000/.143/.000/.143

    0 HRs, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 RBIs, 0 Runs, 0 SBs

  • 1B/OF- Jake Cave

    SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 20: Jake Cave #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies follows his two RBI home run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during the 2023 Little League Classic at Bowman Field on August 20, 2023 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .238/.319/.417/.736

    2 HRs, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs, 2 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .000/.143/.000/.143

    0 HRs, 0 2B, 0 3B, 0 RBIs, 0 Runs, 0 SBs

  • C- Garrett Stubbs

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on October 01, 2023 in New York City.

    (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    .204/.274/.283/.557

    1 HR, 4 2Bs, 1 3B, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs, 2 SBs

    Stats vs Braves

    .000/.000/.000/.000

    0 HRs, 0 2Bs, 0 3Bs, 0 RBIs, 0 Runs, 0 SB

  • SP- Zack Wheeler

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.61 ERA, 13-6, 212 Ks, 192 IPs, 1,08 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    3.32 ERA, 2-0, 21 Ks, 19 IPs, 1.00 WHIP

  • SP- Aaron Nola

    ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 15, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

    (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

    Season Stats 

    4.46 ERA, 12-9, 202 Ks, 193.2 IPs, 1.15 WHIP 

    Stats vs Braves 

    3.50 ERA, 0-0, 20 Ks, 18 IPs, 1.11 WHIP 

  • SP- Ranger Suarez

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on September 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.18 ERA, 4-6, 119 Ks, 125 IPs, 1.42 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    1.5 ERA, 0-0, 7 Ks, 6 IPs, 1.00 WHIP

  • SP- Taijuan Walker

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Taijuan Walker #99 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of game one of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.38 ERA, 15-6, 138 Ks, 172.2 IPs, 1.31 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    6.00 ERA, 1-0, 6Ks, 12 IPs, 1.67 WHIP

  • SP/RP- Cristopher Sanchez

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cristopher Sanchez #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.44 ERA, 3-5, 96 Ks, 99.1 IPs, 1.05 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    5.56 ERA, 0-2, 12 Ks, 11.1 IPs, 1.94 WHIP

  • SP/RP- Michael Lorenzen

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on September 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.18 ERA, 9-9, 111 Ks, 153 IPs, 1.21 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    11.12 ERA, 1-1, 6 Ks, 11.1 IPs, 2.12 WHIP

  • RP- Craig Kimbrel

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Craig Kimbrel #31 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates recording the final out to defeat the Miami Marlins 4-1 in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.26 ERA, 23 Saves, 94 Ks, 69 IPs, 1.04 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    1.50 ERA, 3 Saves, 7 Ks, 6 IPs, 0.83 WHIP

  • RP- Jose Alvarado

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Miami Marlins (not pictured) to retire the side during the seventh inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    1.74 ERA, 10 Saves, 64 Ks, 41.1 IPs, 1.16 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    2.25 ERA, 0 Saves, 5Ks, 4 IPS, 1.25 WHIP

  • RP- Gregory Soto

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 12: Gregory Soto #30 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park on August 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    4.62 ERA, 3 Saves, 65Ks, 60.1 IPs, 1.14 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    8.31 ERA*, 0 Saves, 6 Ks, 4.1 Innings, 1.84 WHIP

    *Most of that 8.31 came off one bad out in May, Soto has given up 1 run over his last 3 outings vs the Braves*

  • RP- Jeff Hoffman

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 03: Jeff Hoffman #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    2.41 ERA, 1 Save, 69 Ks, 52.1 IPs, 0.92 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    7.2 ERA, 0 Saves, 5 Ks, 5 IPs, 1.80 WHIP

  • RP- Matt Strahm

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 21: Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on August 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.29 ERA, 2 Saves, 108 Ks, 87.2 IPs, 1.02 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    1.69 ERA, 1 Save, 3 Ks, 5.1 IPs, 0.94 WHIP

  • RP- Seranthony Dominguez

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on September 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    3.78 ERA, 2 Saves, 48 Ks, 50 Ks, 50 IPs, 1.40 WHIP

    Stats vs. Braves

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 3Ks, 3.2 IPs, 0.30 WHIP

  • RP- Orion Kerkering

    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Orion Kerkering #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches enroute to a scoreless eighth inning of his major league debut against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-2.

    (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

    Season Stats

    0.00 ERA, 0 Saves, 6 Ks, 3.0 IPs, 1.33 WHIP

    Stats vs Braves

    Has Not Faced the Braves

 

Tyrone Johnson is the host of “The Best Show Ever” on 97.5 The Fanatic. He has been with the station for the past 8 years. Before working at the Fanatic, Tyrone produced political radio, did financial reports, and was assistant chief engineer of another radio station. As a content creator for 97.5 The Fanatic, Tyrone writes articles on the Sixers, Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers.

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