Braves announce unusual pitching decision ahead of Wild Card Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are in a win-or-go-home situation against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card series on Thursday night. The Braves have selected lefty Ray Kerr to start, rather than the typical right-hander Grant Holmes. Kerr has been effective since returning from Tommy John surgery and performed well against the Phillies recently. The winner of this game will advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, which begins Saturday.
- •Braves face Phillies in a winner-takes-all Wild Card Game 3.
- •Ray Kerr starts instead of Grant Holmes for the Braves.
- •Kerr has a 1.47 ERA and has dominated the Phillies recently.
- •The winner advances to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
- •Game 3 scheduled for Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Braves make stunning pitching announcement with season on the line
"The Atlanta Braves face a win-or-go-home scenario Thursday in Wild Card Game 3.
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