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The Atlanta Braves live to fight another day. After dropping Game 2 of their Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies in heartbreaking fashion in extra innings, the Braves locked in for Game 3 back at home. Buoyed by a first-inning home run from Michael Harris II, the Braves did not look back en route […] The post Braves secure NLDS spot with 6-2 win over Phillies in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers and Braves have spent plenty of time in the last decade at or near the top of the National League standings. The two teams met in the playoffs three times, highlighted by a pair of exciting NLCS matchups each team used as a springboard to a championship. Now the matchup is set, the […]
It didn’t take long for Game 3 to go south for the Phillies against the Atlanta Braves. After Aaron Nola […]
“Not with a bang, but with a whimper.” So wrote T.S. Eliot. He was many things, but he was not a baseball fan: if he had been, he would’ve known that the world, or at least a season, can end with both. The Phillies and their fans know this well: their 2026 ended with the […]
The Atlanta Braves are the last team standing from the National League East.
For about 27 hours, the Phillies’ magical Game 2 win over the Braves in the National League Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3, seemed like a spark. And then that decisive game got under way. The Phillies, who tabbed Aaron Nola as the starter instead of Zack Wheeler on short rest, saw their […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t wait to finally see action in the 2026 MLB playoffs. The reigning World Series champions are trying to keep it loose on Thursday by playing a simulated game at Dodger Stadium, while Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Round Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves play […] The post Dodgers watch Phillies-Braves clash on field during simulated game before NLDS appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s do or die time for the Atlanta Braves, who entered Thursday night with the possibility of seeing their 2026 campaign come to an end if they lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card series. But they could not have asked for a better start to the contest, as Michael […] The post Bold Michael Harris II predictions resurface after clutch Game 3 home run for Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On the latest episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦, Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo react to a season-ending loss to the Atlanta […]
The first-year broadcaster didn't have to wait long for his bold prediction to be spoiled
Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly was getting lambasted for starting Aaron Nola over Zack Wheeler in Thursday’s do-or-die National League Wild Card clash, but it turns out the Atlanta Braves are capable of punishing anyone on this night. Michael Harris II crushed a three-run home run off Nola in the first inning, and then Ozzie […] The post Braves’ Ozzie Albies adds to Phillies’ pain with monster 2-run HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Don Mattingly may have taken the words “Wild Card” a bit too literally in Thursday’s win-or-go-home showdown with the Atlanta Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies interim manager chose to start All Star-turned-unpredictable-hurler Aaron Nola instead of the often reliable Zack Wheeler in the decisive Game 3 of this National League Wild Card Series. The controversial move […] The post Phillies’ Aaron Nola gamble immediately backfires in Game 3 vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Follow the live stats from the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card playoff series.
Blink and you’d have missed it: three of four wild card series are already over in two games. The Yankees, Padres, and the White Sox all punched their tickets to the Division Series yesterday. There were good storylines in all three. Too bad, so sad, for the Red Sox and their truly MIA offense (but […]
And then there was one. Three of the four wild-card games proved to be pretty dull, with the Red Sox, Cubs and Astros rolling over with the lightest of struggles. So that just leaves the Phillies and Braves. Game #1 saw Atlanta come back from behind to take victory, while the roles were reversed in […]
LOS ANGELES — The full schedule for the Division Series round was announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday, giving us the start times for potentially all five games of the Dodgers’ first postseason round. The Dodgers will play the winner of Thursday night’s Braves-Phillies wild card battle in Atlanta, with their NLDS opening up […]
Only one Wild Card series made it to three games. Phillies and Braves play at 8:00 Eastern. Aaron Nola (7-12, 4.67) vs. Ray Kerr (0-0, 1.47 in 9 games, 1 start 18.1 innings). Today’s Lineups PHILLIES BRAVES Trea Turner – SS Drake Baldwin – C Kyle Schwarber – DH Ronald Acuna – RF Bryce Harper […]
Philadelphia Phillies stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper matched a postseason feat last accomplished by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig 98 years ago. The Phillies’ dynamic duo hit back-to-back home runs off Atlanta Braves left-hander Dylan Lee in the eighth inning Wednesday afternoon, tying NL Wild Card Series Game 2 and helping keep Philadelphia’s season […] The post Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper’s Phillies playoff heroics haven’t been seen since Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig appeared first on Clutch...
Only one game today, but it’s a goodie. Winner-take-all. One team’s season continues on to the next round to take on the Dodgers. The other begins their offseason far earlier than expected. We love do-or-die games here at Athletics Nation, and tonight’s matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and their division rivals the Atlanta Braves should […]
6:31pm: Vanasco also went unclaimed and elected free agency, according to the transaction tracker. 10:38am: Right-hander Elieser Hernandez is back on the open market, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Braves designated the veteran reliever for assignment ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Phillies. Righty Ricky Vanasco was also DFAed with Rowdy […]
We're back for a game thread for this double-elimination game!
Hello, October. We would like more Braves games this month. The Braves will don the Friday home red uniforms tonight in order to bring those dominant vibes to this Wild Card series finale. Whatever it takes – just win today. Game Notes Pitching preview Lineups
For the first time in 2026, it's official: October baseball has arrived.
Phillies at Braves First pitch: 8:00 PM EDTTV: NBC/PeacockProbable pitchers: Aaron Nola, RHP (PHI), Ray Kerr, LHP (ATL)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series on Thursday night, with the winner advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. How to Watch Phillies vs Braves:…