Philadelphia Phillies Announce Sudden Brandon Marsh Decision During Braves Series

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 21: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a ball to fans during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on July 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The Braves won the first game of the series 5-3 on Tuesday.

If Atlanta wins today, the team will advance to the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. If the Phillies win, there will be a Wild Card Series Game 3 on Thursday.

Before Wednesday’s game, the Phillies announced a notable decision involving outfielder Brandon Marsh.

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Brandon Marsh Move Before Wild Card Game 2 vs. Braves

Marsh, a left-handed hitter, wasn’t in the lineup vs. southpaw Chris Sale on Tuesday. He pinch-hit for Derek Hill and collected a single.

With a right-hander on the mound for Atlanta today, Marsh is batting sixth and playing left field. He posted a .712 OPS with 18 home runs and 62 RBI during the regular season.

Here is the Phillies’ lineup for today:

1. Trea Turner SS
2. Kyle Schwarber DH
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Bryson Stott 2B
5. Alec Bohm 1B
6. Brandon Marsh LF
7. Edumundo Sosa 3B
8. Justin Crawford CF
9. JT Realmuto C

Here is the Braves’ lineup:

1. Ronald Acuña JR. RF
2. Drake Baldwin DH
3. Ozzie Albies 2B
4. Matt Olson 1B
5. Mauricio Dubón LF
6. Austin Riley 3B
7. Michael Harris II CF
8. Sean Murphy C
9. Ha-Seong Kim SS

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher

Right-hander Tyler Mahle will start for the Braves today.

Atlanta acquired Mahle from the San Francisco Giants over the summer. After joining the Braves, Mahle posted a 1.99 ERA in 54 1/3 innings across nine starts.

Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher

Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Phillies today.

Sanchez posted a 2.91 ERA with 231 strikeouts in 207 innings across 33 starts this season.