Braves Secure 8Th Playoff Spot With Mahle's Stellar Performance

WHO:

Razzball - Tyler Mahle, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher

MLB.com - Mark Bowman, Braves center fielder Michael Harris II, Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos, and first baseman Matt Olson

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Braves currently have a record of 90-64 and own a five-game lead over the second-place Phillies (85-69) with eight games remaining.

MLB.com - The NL Wild Card Series is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and the NL Division Series will start on Saturday, Oct. 3.

MLB.com - If the Braves maintain their current position, they would host the No. 6 seed in the NL Wild Card Series, with the Padres currently holding that position.

Razzball - Mahle pitched a scoreless six innings, allowing four base runners and striking out six Astros.

MLB.com - The Braves secured a 6-2 victory over the Astros, clinching their spot in the postseason.

MLB.com - This marks the eighth time in nine years that the Braves have reached the postseason.

MLB.com - Mahle has a 1.28 ERA since being acquired from the Giants on August 2.

MLB.com - Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, becoming the second Braves player to produce a 50-homer season with a franchise record of 54 home runs in 2023.

WHERE:

Razzball - Daikin Park, Houston

MLB.com - The Braves are competing in the National League East.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Braves need to sweep the three-game series against the Astros and have the Phillies lose one of their next two games against the Mets to clinch before heading home on Sunday night.

WHY:

MLB.com - Mahle had extra motivation to perform well after missing the 2023 playoffs due to Tommy John surgery.

HOW:

MLB.com - Chris Sale is projected to start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, with Tyler Mahle as the likely choice for Game 2.

MLB.com - Mahle has been effective in eight starts for Atlanta since his acquisition, contributing significantly to the team's success.

The Braves are currently leading the National League East with a record of 90 wins and 64 losses, holding a five-game advantage over the second-place Phillies, who have 85 wins and 69 losses, with just eight games left in the season. If they maintain this position, the Braves will host the No. 6 seed, which is currently held by the Padres, in the NL Wild Card Series set to begin on Tuesday, September 29. Chris Sale is projected to start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, while Tyler Mahle is likely to take the mound for Game 2.