Joey Votto's wrong call on Zack Wheeler leads to Braves' momentum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
During Game 3 of the wild-card series on October 2, Joey Votto made an unfortunate proclamation about Zack Wheeler's pitching performance for the Philadelphia Phillies. After praising Wheeler, saying he didn't expect the Atlanta Braves to score again, the Braves responded with a two-run homer by Ozzie Albies in just five pitches. This moment contributed to the Braves establishing a significant lead in the game, ultimately winning 6-2. The victory sets up an upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS starting Saturday.
- •Joey Votto praises Zack Wheeler during the fourth inning.
- •Ozzie Albies hits a two-run homer after Votto's statement.
- •The Braves lead 3-0 before Albies' homer extends their advantage.
- •Wheeler's pitching line: 4 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks.
- •Braves advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto's Zack Wheeler proclamation goes hilariously wrong in Phillies-Braves Game 3
"It took five pitches for the Braves to make Votto eat his words.
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