Wild-card series Day 1: Live updates, lineups, analysis
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Sep 29, 2026, 10:50 AM ET
It's time for the 2026 MLB playoffs!
After getting in on the final day of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies head to Atlanta for a matchup with the NL East rival Braves. The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will square off in the later NL matchup.
In the American League, the Chicago White Sox will take on the Houston Astros at 5 p.m. ET followed by a rivalry showdown between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Who will get off to a hot start this postseason? We've got you covered with pregame lineups, sights and sounds from the ballparks and postgame takeaways as each Day 1 matchup ends.
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PHI-ATL | CHW-HOU | BOS-NYY | CHC-SD
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
2 p.m. ET
Game 1 starters: Jesus Luzardo vs. Chris Sale
Lineups
Phillies
TBD
Braves
1. Drake Baldwin (L) C
2. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF
3. Matt Olson (L) 1B
4. Mauricio Dubon (R) LF
5. Michael Harris II (L) CF
6. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
7. Austin Riley (R) 3B
8. Mike Yastrzemski (L) DH
9. Ha-Seong Kim (R) SS
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