League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Phillies and Braves face off in decisive Game 3 of Wild Card Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Phillies and Braves face off in decisive Game 3 of Wild Card Series

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are in a winner-takes-all Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on October 2, 2026, in Atlanta. The series is tied 1-1 after the Braves' comeback victory in Game 1 and the Phillies' response in Game 2. This matchup is critical as only one game remains before the Division Series starts on Saturday. Fans are eager to see which team will advance, bringing an end to the Wild Card round, which has featured a lack of competition among other teams. Coverage is available on NBC/Peacock at 5:00 pm.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Game 3 scheduled for October 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm
•Series tied 1-1 after Braves and Phillies each won a game
•Only game on the schedule today before Division Series begins
•Atlanta hosts the decisive matchup at Truist Park

Latest Updates

12:00 AMYahoo Sports — SnakePit Post-season GDT, #3

What they're saying

"
And then there was one. Three of the four wild-card games proved to be pretty dull, with the Red Sox, Cubs and Astros rolling over with the lightest of struggles. So that just leaves the Phillies and Braves. Game #1 saw Atlanta come back from behind to take victory, while the roles were reversed in […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Atlanta Braves Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies MLB Baseball