Phillies force Game 3 with 4-3 win over Braves in extras
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Phillies secured a 4-3 victory over the Braves in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series on September 30, thanks to back-to-back solo home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, followed by Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer. Andrew Painter contributed three shutout innings in relief. The win sets up a deciding Game 3 on October 1, where Aaron Nola is slated to start, with Zack Wheeler also a potential option on short rest for the Phillies.
- •Phillies won Game 2, tying the series at 1-1.
- •Alec Bohm hit the winning homer in the 10th inning.
- •Game 3 scheduled for October 1 at Truist Park.
- •Aaron Nola expected to start, with Zack Wheeler a consideration.
- •Andrew Painter pitched three scoreless innings in relief.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Instant analysis as Phillies' Game 2 win allows Wheeler for Game 3
"Phillies could use Wheeler on short rest in deciding game but they also have Aaron Nola
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