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In the bottom of the 10th inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies completed a comeback to win 4-3 against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their wild-card series. J.T. Realmuto used the automated ball-strike system (ABS) to successfully challenge an initial call by umpire Andrew Beck, overturning it from ball to strike and ending the game with Dominic Smith's out. This marks the first time ABS has been utilized at the major league level to end a playoff game since its introduction this year.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-30,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played two closely contested games in their National League Wild Card Series, with the Phillies forcing a decisive Game 3 after winning 4-3 on Wednesday in extra innings. In this game, Alec Bohm's home run in the tenth inning secured victory for the Phillies, who had earlier rallied from a 3-1 deficit with back-to-back homers by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. With momentum on their side, Philadelphia opted to start Aaron Nola, known for his durability and postseason experience, against an inexperienced Braves reliever Ray Kerr. Despite being the home team, odds makers are closely split on which team will win Game 3, reflecting the tight competition between these two rivals. Bettors can take advantage of promotions such as BetMGM's offer to receive up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their initial wager does not succeed, valid for users in several US states including Arizona and Illinois. This deal aims to attract new gamblers while rewarding those supporting the Phillies' efforts to advance further in the playoffs.
Written for “Phillies vs Braves Wild Card Series” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.
Alec Bohm put the Phillies on top.
asserted
Bohm → put → top
Some technology helped Philadelphia keep its season alive.
asserted
Philadelphia → help → season
With runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, the Phillies completed their 4-3 comeback over the Braves in Game 2 of the wild-card series with the help of the automated ball-strike challenge system.
asserted
Phillies → complete → system
Atlanta’s Dominic Smith took an 0-2 fastball from Andrew Painter that home plate umpire Andrew Beck initially called inside and off the plate for a ball at Truist Park on Wednesday.
asserted
Beck → take → Wednesday
But Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto quickly challenged the call.
asserted
Realmuto → challenge → call
The veteran catcher was right, as the pitch did clip the inside corner for strike three.
asserted
pitch → clip → strike
It marks the first time ABS — which was introduced to the majors this year — has been used at the major league level to end a playoff game.
asserted
which → mark → game
The pressure-packed 10th inning was just the final chapter in what was a roller-coaster Game 2 for the Phillies.
asserted
what → pack → Phillies
Atlanta grabbed the lead in the bottom of the seventh after Bryce Harper misplayed a fly ball from Drake Baldwin that put the Braves ahead by one.
asserted
that → grab → one
A Matt Olson sacrifice fly made it 3-1.
asserted
it → make → ?
But one inning later, Kyle Schwarber and Harper hit solo homers to get the Phillies even before Bohm played hero in the top of the 10th with a solo home run off Didier Fuentes to right field, just clearing the high wall.
asserted
Bohm → hit → wall
Painter, normally a starter, provided yeoman’s work out of the bullpen with three scoreless innings and three punchouts — all of which came in the final frame.
asserted
all → provide → frame
The Phillies might be the first MLB team to seal a playoff win on an ABS challenge, but they’re not even the first pro team to do so in the last week.
uncertain
they → seal → week
The Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets (Dodgers) won the Triple-A National Championship over the weekend via an overturned ABS decision.
asserted
Comets → win → decision
A win-or-go-home Game 3 is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in Atlanta.
asserted
Game → win → Atlanta
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