Joey Votto's prediction backfires as Braves score against Phillies
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
During Game 3 of the National League wild-card series, Joey Votto made a prediction that the Braves would not score again with a 3-0 lead. Shortly after his comments, Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer off pitcher Zack Wheeler, extending the Braves' lead. This game is crucial as the winner will advance to the National League Division Series. Votto, in his first season as a broadcaster after retiring in 2024, will conclude his role once this wild-card series ends.
- •Votto predicted no more runs from the Braves in the fourth inning.
- •Albies hit a two-run homer shortly after Votto's statement.
- •The Braves now lead 5-0 in Game 3 of the series.
- •The winner moves on to the National League Division Series.
- •Votto's broadcasting role ends with the conclusion of the wild-card series.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Braves hit home run moments after announcer claims they won’t score another run
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — NBC’s Joey Votto jinxes Phillies just before Ozzie Albies homers for Braves
"Ozzie Albies homered during tonight’s Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Phillies, just moments after broadcaster and former MLB star Joey Votto made a bold claim.
"The first-year broadcaster didn't have to wait long for his bold prediction to be spoiled
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 2:40 AMBraves hit home run moments after announcer claims they won’t score another run
Ozzie Albies homered during tonight’s Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Phillies, just moments after broadcaster and former MLB star Joey Votto made a bold claim.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 2:03 AMNBC’s Joey Votto jinxes Phillies just before Ozzie Albies homers for Braves
The first-year broadcaster didn't have to wait long for his bold prediction to be spoiled
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