The Atlanta Braves' (80-70) magic number for the postseason is down to nine after a dominant 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
If, or when, the Braves clinch a playoff spot, what does the starting rotation look like, and who gets the ball in Game 1?
"I think you got to give the ball to Max Fried in Game 1," Patrick told Andy and Randy.
"His numbers don't really show it this year--they don't really truly reflect where he is right now because he got off to such a rough start--but he really is, I think the guy that--if you're the Braves, just as a franchise, he's the guy that you want to be in those big positions."
A case could also be made for veteran Charlie Morton to take the ball in a postseason Game 1.
"Of course, Charlie Morton's a guy who has all the experience and would be very comfortable in that position," Patrick said. "Who do you give the ball (to) first? It's one of those two guys, but I would side with Max Fried."
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Joe completed his starting rotation with Ian Anderson at three and Huascar Ynoa in that fourth spot.