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

Harris hits three-run homer in decisive Game 3 Kerr throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings for Atlanta Braves advance to face two-time champion Dodgers Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of their National League wildcard series. Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Matt Olson added a solo shot in the seventh for the Braves, who advance to a best-of-five Division Series against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Continue reading...

Agencies · Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 8:34 PM
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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 3
Kerr throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings for Atlanta
Braves advance to face two-time champion Dodgers

Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of their National League wildcard series.

Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Matt Olson added a solo shot in the seventh for the Braves, who advance to a best-of-five Division Series against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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