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Alec Bohm’s season was at times a nightmare. His Game 2 moment? Anything but

"He's been through the wringer this year, on and off the field," Bryce Harper said of Bohm.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 2:01 AM
Alec Bohm’s season was at times a nightmare. His Game 2 moment? Anything but
Key Things to Know
  • Alec Bohm hit a 10th-inning home run to lead the Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Braves.
  • The victory saved Philadelphia's season and forced a decisive Game 3 in the Wild Card Series.
  • Bohm rebounded after an early-season slump and off-field legal issues with his parents.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead 10th-inning home run to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. Bohm's extra-innings blast off Didier Fuentes prevented postseason elimination and forced a decisive Game 3 on Thursday at Truist Park.

The game-winning moment capped a turbulent season for Bohm, who struggled early on, dealt with an off-field lawsuit against his parents, and was temporarily benched in May. Bohm rebounded with a strong second half and postseason performance, drawing praise from teammate Bryce Harper and interim manager Don Mattingly.

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