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Winner-Take-All: Braves vs. Phillies NL Wild Card Finale
2 Oct
Summary
- Braves and Phillies play a decisive Game 3 on Thursday.
- Philadelphia rallied to win Game 2 in extra innings.
- The winner advances to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal Game 3 of their National League Wild Card Series on Thursday, with the series tied 1-1. This winner-take-all matchup at Truist Park will determine which team advances to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday.
First pitch for Game 3 was moved to 8:15 p.m. due to the conclusion of other wild card series. Philadelphia secured their Game 2 victory with a dramatic extra-inning rally, capped by a go-ahead home run. Atlanta now needs a win on Thursday to avoid an early exit from the postseason.
Both teams are looking to their lineups to generate the necessary offense. Atlanta relies on its veteran players to extend their season, while Philadelphia enters the finale with momentum from their recent comeback. For the Braves, Thursday's game presents a clear objective: win or go home.
