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What Time Is Game 3 of Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series on Thursday?

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Game 2 of their Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves with their backs against the wall Wednesday afternoon. Despite trailing 3-1 in the eighth inning. Back-to-back home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper ultimately…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:40 PM
What Time Is Game 3 of Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series on Thursday?
Key Things to Know
  • Game 3 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series will start at either 2:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday.
  • MLB will set the official start time following the conclusion of Wednesday night's other Wild Card games.
  • Philadelphia forced Game 3 after defeating Atlanta 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will start at either 2:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday at Truist Park. MLB will finalize the start time once the other three Wild Card Game 2 matchups finish on Wednesday night. The decisive meeting follows Philadelphia's 4-3 extra-inning win on Wednesday afternoon, which tied the series at one game apiece.

Neither team has officially announced a starting pitcher for Game 3. The Phillies are expected to consider right-handers Aaron Nola or Zack Wheeler, though Wheeler would be pitching on short rest. Braves manager Walt Weiss indicated that Atlanta's pitching plans remain under discussion, with right-hander Grant Holmes potentially starting or working behind an opener.

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