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After great escape, Phillies plot to finish off Braves in Game 3

ATLANTA -- Hours before his team faced elimination on Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly exuded confidence that his team's season wouldn't be ending that day.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 5:32 AM
After great escape, Phillies plot to finish off Braves in Game 3
Key Things to Know
  • The Phillies forced a decisive Game 3 against the Braves with a 4-3, 10-inning victory on Wednesday.
  • Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning to tie the game.
  • Alec Bohm hit the game-winning home run off Atlanta reliever Didier Fuentes in the 10th inning.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Phillies forced a deciding Game 3 in their National League wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves following a 4-3, 10-inning victory on Wednesday. Down to their final six outs, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs off Dylan Lee to tie the game before Alec Bohm hit a decisive homer off Didier Fuentes in the 10th inning.

Neither team officially named a starting pitcher for Thursday's winner-take-all matchup. Philadelphia is considering Aaron Nola on regular rest or Zack Wheeler on short rest, while Atlanta is expected to use Grant Holmes either as a traditional starter or behind an opener.

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