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With their postseason seeding already locked up, the Atlanta Braves are in a favorable position, able to set their pitching rotation accordingly. On Saturday, they managed the game effectively despite an injury to Martin Perez, as Brent Suter covered the first three innings and the bullpen held steady without any major issues.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are struggling to clinch a playoff spot. They hold a one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks but have lost the tiebreaker to Arizona. On Saturday, the Phillies started Aaron Nola on just two days' rest, a move that backfired badly.
This situation could benefit Atlanta if they meet Philadelphia in the Wild-Card round. The Phillies may have to exhaust their pitching staff just to secure a berth, or they might miss the playoffs entirely—a scenario that would be satisfying for their division rivals.
Braves News
The Braves easily defeated the Miami Marlins on Saturday, combining strong pitching with a potent offensive display.
MLB News
Justin Verlander made the final start of his likely Hall of Fame career, delivering a respectable performance.
Blake Treinen injured his shoulder while warming up on Saturday and will miss the rest of the season and postseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The San Diego Padres placed trade deadline acquisition Casey Mize on the injured list with a sprained ankle.
The Texas Rangers placed Josh Jung on the injured list with a hand fracture as they aim for a postseason push.
Originally reported by yahoo.