Alec Bohm's homer lifts Phillies past Braves, series heads to Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Alec Bohm's solo home run in the 10th inning led the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on September 30, 2026. The Braves had a two-run lead in the eighth inning, but the bullpen faltered, allowing back-to-back home runs to Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. With the series now tied 1-1, the Braves face elimination in the upcoming decisive game. The next match is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET if no other games are active.
- •Bohm's homer erased a 3-3 tie in the 10th inning.
- •Braves led 3-1 before losing the lead in the eighth.
- •Series tied 1-1, moving to a decisive Game 3.
- •Next game is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
- •Braves' bullpen has struggled throughout the series.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Alec Bohm’s Late Blast Shatters Braves’ Wild Card Hope
"The Braves held a 2-run lead in the 8th, but a single homer by Alec Bohm in the 10th erased it all. See how the bullpen collapsed.
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