{
  "id": 11051944,
  "title": "Walt Weiss discusses bullpen deicisions and game-time injury situation for Tyler Mahle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/walt-weiss-discusses-bullpen-deicisions-and-game-time-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/walt-weiss-discusses-bullpen-deicisions-230000993.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta, Georgia - September 30, 2026 - In a nail-biting National League Wild Card Series, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies find themselves heading to Game 3, after another close game decided by the efforts of three key Braves players. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper went back-to-back against Dylan Lee in the eighth inning, followed by Alec Bohm's game-winning hit off Didier Fuentes in the tenth inning. Prior to the matchup, Tyler Mahle, the Braves' starting pitcher, suffered an abdominal pull and was considered a game-time decision. Weiss explained that Mahle worked through the injury and felt better as the game progressed, making his performance even more impressive as it was his first career Postseason start. Fuentes has struggled in the playoffs, giving up two big hits so far. Weiss drew upon his own experiences to keep Fuentes optimistic during this tough time. When asked about his decision to bring in Dylan Lee in the ninth inning, Weiss stated that Lee is their high-leverage lefty, and his performance in the previous game supported that decision. Dominic Smith was called upon for a crucial at-bat in the tenth inning and Weiss expressed confidence in Smith, noting that the professional pinch-hitter had a good chance of drawing a walk and passing the baton to Yaz. Despite missing opportunities in the game, Weiss acknowledged the Phillies' challenge in Game 1. Both teams are in a race for supremacy in the Postseason, with the Braves aiming for a trip to Los Angeles.",
  "summary": "As it turns out, there was a chance that there could’ve been a last-minute change for the Braves in Game 2",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}