2026 MLB wild-card series Day 2: Live updates, lineups, analysis - ESPN

Who is ready for some more postseason baseball?

The Philadelphia Phillies started things off with yet another dramatic comeback win to even the series against the Atlanta Braves and force Game 3. And don't worry — there are three more games to go! Will the New York Yankees knock out the rival Boston Red Sox? Will the Chicago White Sox sweep the Houston Astros? And can the Chicago Cubs turn on their offense after they were shut out against the San Diego Padres?

We've got you covered with pregame lineups, sights and sounds from the ballparks and postgame takeaways as each Day 2 matchup ends.

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We've got you covered with all the best moments from the ballparks on the second day of the playoffs.

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Smith hits a blast for Astros' second run

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