2026 MLB Playoff Day Two Open Discussion Thread

The 2026 MLB wild card round continues with four elimination games scheduled. The Phillies face the Braves with Cristopher Sanchez taking the mound for Philadelphia, while Atlanta counters with Tyler Mahle. The White Sox and Astros play in Houston with the Astros needing a win to survive, with Hunter Brown starting for Houston and Sean Burke for Chicago. The Yankees look to extend their series lead against the Red Sox with Max Fried pitching for New York and Sonny Gray for Boston, and the Padres aim to finish off the Cubs with Nick Pivetta on the mound for San Diego against Kevin Gausman.

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