4 big takeaways after Phillies even thrilling NL Wild Card Series

The Philadelphia Phillies evened the National League Wild Card Series with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 on Wednesday at Truist Park. Philadelphia relied heavily on starting pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Andrew Painter, who covered 29 of 30 outs. Late home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Alec Bohm secured the win to force a decisive Game 3 on Thursday.

Atlanta's bullpen faltered as relievers Didier Fuentes and Dylan Lee surrendered crucial late runs, including back-to-back homers to Schwarber and Harper. Meanwhile, Painter earned the win with three scoreless innings following earlier miscues by Harper and Bohm. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly plans to have starters Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler available to pitch on short rest for the series finale.