It’s playoff time in Atlanta. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview Game 1 of the Braves’ Wild Card matchup against the Phillies. Can the Braves jump on Jesús Luzardo early, force Philadelphia into its taxed bullpen, and win the two areas that could decide the series: defense and relief pitching? Braves Central breaks down the formula for Atlanta to take Game 1.

FILE – Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) reacts to getting the final out by forcing out Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper (3) on a fly ball in the nineth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)



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