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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The 2026 MLB postseason gets underway with an NL East rivalry as the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. New users can use Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS55 to claim a $55 bonus and get involved in the markets surrounding Phillies vs. Braves. The Braves dominated the regular-season rivalry, winning nine of 13 meetings against Philadelphia. But the Phillies has owned the Braves in October, eliminating Atlanta in the NLDS in both 2022 and 2023. Chris Sale gets the ball for Atlanta in Game 1, while Jesús Luzardo is expected to open for Philadelphia. With the NL East rivals meeting in a best-of-three Wild Card Series, the latest chapter of the rivalry comes with postseason stakes. With the Kalshi promo code: FOXSPORTS55, a $55 bonus is awaiting new users ahead of Phillies vs. Braves Game 1 and the rest of MLB postseason. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Kalshi promo code page. How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus *Probabilities are subject to change* More markets available on Kalshi. Braves vs. Phillies Wild Card Schedule Tuesday, Sept. 29Game 1: Phillies @ Braves (2 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock)Wednesday, Sept. 30Game 2: Phillies @ Braves (2 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock)Thursday, Oct. 1Game 3: Phillies @ Braves (2 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock, if necessary) Atlanta has gone 52-29 at home and 94-68 overall. Braves hitters are batting a collective .246, which ranks seventh in the NL. Philadelphia has gone 45-36 on the road and 88-74 overall. Phillies hitters have a collective .312 on-base percentage, the 10th-ranked percentage in the NL. Tuesday's game is the 14th time these teams meet this season. The Braves hold a 9-4 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson has 34 doubles, 41 home runs and 93 RBIs for the Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. is 9 for 39 with a double, three home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games. Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 45 home runs while slugging .503. Bryson Stott is 13 for 34 with eight doubles and three RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 5-5, .229 batting average, 3.99 ERA, outscored opponents by one run Phillies: 4-6, .220 batting average, 4.91 ERA, outscored by 16 runs