Braves hold 6-2 lead over Phillies in playoff wildcard matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lead the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the Wildcard round of the 2026 MLB Playoffs, held on October 1 at Truist Field in Cumberland, Georgia. Aaron Nola struggled for the Phillies, giving up a homer to Michael Harris, putting the team down early. Despite a late score from the Phillies in the sixth inning, the Braves continued to extend their lead with further homers. The game remains ongoing, with the Phillies needing to rally to extend their season.
- •Braves lead 6-2 in the Wildcard round matchup.
- •Aaron Nola faced early challenges, allowing multiple home runs.
- •Phillies' offense scored in the sixth inning, ending a scoreless drought.
- •Game is in progress as teams head into the later innings.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — The Way the World Ends: Braves 6, Phillies 2
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