Phillies tie Wild Card series against Braves with 4-3 win

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Phillies tie Wild Card series against Braves with 4-3 win
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on September 30, 2026, at Truist Park, tying the Wild Card series at one game apiece. The game featured a dramatic comeback for the Phillies, who trailed 3-1 in the eighth inning before back-to-back home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper leveled the score. Rookie Andrew Painter provided crucial relief pitching, allowing the Phillies to secure the win with Alec Bohm's go-ahead home run in the tenth inning. The series will continue with a pivotal Game 3 on Thursday.

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  • •Phillies score three runs in eighth to tie the game.
  • •Alec Bohm hits a go-ahead home run in the tenth inning.
  • •Rookie Andrew Painter pitches critical innings in relief.
  • •Series now tied 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday.
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  • 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Paint it black: Phillies 4, Braves 3
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Andrew Painter and the Phillies stave off elimination

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