Braves tap Tyler Mahle as scheduled Game 2 starter

Braves lead series 3-1 before scheduled first pitch

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 33m1 min read

Tyler Mahle became a two-pitch pitcher after being traded to the Braves and he's been NAILS ever since 📊 DeRo and Jake Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Mahle moved to a two-pitch mix after joining Atlanta. Philadelphia at Atlanta is scheduled at 0-0 before first pitch. The series stands at 3-1 for Atlanta entering the game.

Why it matters: The scheduled start defines rotation order for the current series state.

What to watch: Watch scheduled first pitch for how Atlanta uses its listed starter against Philadelphia.

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