Braves-Phillies game 2 free livestream: How to watch MLB Playoffs today, TV, time

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., center, celebrates with Matt Olson, left, and Drake Baldwin after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Atlanta Braves play against the Philadelphia Phillies in game 2 of their MLB Playoff series today. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT on NBC. You can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. The Braves enter this game with a 1-0 series lead, as they defeated the Phillies 5-3 in the opening game. During the victory, Atlanta’s star player Austin Riley hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning. The big hit gave the Braves a 5-3 lead, which they were able to hold in the ninth inning. Notably, Riley only had 19 home runs during the regular season this year. The Phillies are trying to keep their season alive today, which will require a victory in game 2. In order to win today’s game, the Phillies will need a great performance from their star player Kyle Schwarber. He led the team with 45 home runs and 97 RBI during the regular season, so he will try to continue his offensive success this afternoon. Fans can watch game 2 of this MLB Playoff series for free online by using the five-day free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. How to watch Minnesota Lynx-New York Liberty WNBA Playoffs game 2 for free tonightHow to watch Indiana Fever-Las Vegas Aces WNBA Playoffs game 2 for free tonightHow to watch New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox MLB Playoffs game 1 for free tonightHow to watch Chicago White Sox-Houston Astros MLB Playoffs game 1 todayHow to watch Atlanta Braves-Philadelphia Phillies MLB Playoffs game 1 for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...