Duel, Interrupted: Phillies Come Back To Beat Braves Late, Even Series

The Phillies offense heated up just enough to send an excellent series to a deciding Game 3.

By Ben Clemens · Fan Graphs

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:25 PM

Key Things to Know

The Phillies staged a late comeback against the Braves to win Game 2 and level the series.
Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper hit the tying and winning home runs for Philadelphia.
Bohm hit a decisive opposite-field home run in the 10th inning to complete the comeback.

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The Philadelphia Phillies mounted a late comeback against the Atlanta Braves to win Game 2 and even the postseason series. Atlanta starter Tyler Mahle initially dominated Philadelphia by heavily relying on his splitter, keeping the Phillies' offense quiet through the early innings.

Philadelphia overcame the deficit late, helped by game-tying and game-winning home runs from Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper after defensive miscues earlier in the game. Bohm's decisive opposite-field home run in the 10th inning secured the victory and kept the Phillies' season alive.

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Duel, Interrupted: Phillies Come Back To Beat Braves Late, Even Series

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