Game 2 live updates, highlights, reaction, and more
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Key Points:
- The Phillies and Braves are tied 1-1 in their best-of-three wild-card series, with Game 2 featuring Cristopher Sánchez pitching for the Phillies and Tyler Mahle for the Braves; a Phillies loss would end their season.
- Cristopher Sánchez has pitched effectively through three innings in Game 2, allowing only one run in the first inning and showing signs of improving control and efficiency.
- The Phillies took an early lead in Game 2 thanks to a Bryce Harper RBI, but the Braves quickly tied the game on a Matt Olson RBI after Ronald Acuña Jr. stole two bases.
- Zack Wheeler is unavailable for Game 2 due to recent workload, but could pitch in a decisive Game 3, while Aaron Nola might also be available in an emergency situation.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly’s job status is uncertain following the Phillies' Game 1 collapse, with reports suggesting he would need to lead the team to the NL pennant to secure his position.
