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Braves power past Phillies in Game 3 to book NLDS showdown with Dodgers

Harris hits three-run homer in decisive Game 3Kerr throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings for AtlantaBraves advance to face two-time champion DodgersMichael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the…

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Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:34 AM

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 to win Game 3 and advance to the NLDS.
Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, and Matt Olson all hit home runs for the Braves.
Atlanta starter Ray Kerr tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit.

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night to clinch Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series. Michael Harris II hit an early three-run homer, followed by home runs from Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson. The victory sends Atlanta through to the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Spot starter Ray Kerr pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut, while Grant Holmes earned the win in relief. Chris Sale secured the final four outs to close out the game, sealing the Braves' first postseason series victory since 2021 before a sellout crowd of 41,731.

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