Free extension for sports fans

Paint it black: Phillies 4, Braves 3

Andrew Painter and the Phillies stave off elimination

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:52 PM
Paint it black: Phillies 4, Braves 3
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to tie the Wild Card series 1-1.
  • Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit consecutive eighth-inning home runs to erase a two-run deficit.
  • Alec Bohm hit the game-winning home run in the tenth inning to secure the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in extra innings to level their NL Wild Card series at 1-1. Trailing by two runs late after an eighth-inning fielding error by Bryce Harper, Philadelphia rallied behind back-to-back home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Harper to send the contest into extras.

Alec Bohm supplied the decisive blow with a go-ahead home run in the tenth inning. Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter delivered key late innings on the mound to secure the postseason victory for the Phillies.

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.