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Bullpen Battle: Braves Lean on Pitchers in Game 3 Showdown
2 Oct
Summary
- Braves likely using a bullpen game due to limited starting pitching depth.
- Phillies will start Aaron Nola, who had a 4.67 ERA this season.
- The winner advances to face the Dodgers in the next round.
The decisive Game 3 of the Wild Card series between the Braves and Phillies is set, with the Braves expected to utilize a bullpen game. This strategy is due to a lack of starting pitching depth for the team. While the Braves' bullpen ranked sixth in ERA this season, concerns exist about pitcher fatigue, as key arms like Raisel Iglesias have been used in consecutive games.
On the other side, the Phillies will start Aaron Nola, who posted a 4.67 ERA during the regular season. Despite his struggles, Nola showed better performance on the road and in August and September. The Phillies also have Zack Wheeler and available to support Nola out of the bullpen, offering multiple strong arms for the critical game. The winner of this contest will move on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
