Phillies Braves Wild Card Game

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1. 29 Sep

   The Phillies eliminated Atlanta in the 1993 NLCS and the 2022 and 2023 NLDS.

   3 outlets · Fox News
2. 2 Oct

   “You’d love to be able to set your pitching up and them be rested and all that kind of stuff,” interim manager Don Mattingly said.

   2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 8 articles

• 3 Oct Bryce Harper’s telling comments about Phillies’ future after 2026 playoff flopBryce Harper discusses the Philadelphia Phillies' future after their disappointing 2026 playoff exit, suggesting significant changes for next year. Harper, signed through 2031 and a two-time MVP, expresses doubt about past performance influencing the upcoming season, indicating that key players may depart. Fellow veteran Aaron Nola echoes Harper’s sentiments, highlighting the need for timely performance to achieve…New York Post
• 2 Oct John Kruk calls out Bryce Harper for critical mistake in NL wild-card loss: ‘Run!’During Game 3 of the NL wild-card series between the Phillies and Yankees on Thursday night, Phillies star Bryce Harper missed an opportunity to reach first base when a pitch got away from catcher Drake Baldwin but he failed to realize it until too late. John Kruk, a former player and current Phillies announcer, called out during the broadcast for Harper to run immediately upon noticing the dropped ball. Despite…New York Post
• 2 Oct Bryce Harper after Phillies' early playoff exit: 'You're here to win games, and we didn't'Bryce Harper spoke candidly about the Philadelphia Phillies' early exit from the playoffs after losing to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series on Thursday night. The loss marked the fifth consecutive year the Phillies have been eliminated in the postseason, despite having a core group of All-Stars like Harper and Aaron Nola who have consistently won regular-season games but failed…Toronto Star
• 2 Oct Braves dominate Phillies with big home runs to set up huge NLDS against Los Angeles DodgersThe Atlanta Braves secured their place in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after winning a thrilling best-of-three series against the Philadelphia Phillies. In game three, played at Truist Park on Thursday night, the Braves started strong with a three-run home run by Michael Harris II off Aaron Nola in the first inning. Despite the Phillies' efforts to stage a comeback, the Braves…Fox News
• 30 Sep Mattingly's decision to bring in Phillies closer Duran in the 7th inning backfires in loss to BravesDon Mattingly, interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, decided to bring in All-Star closer Jhoan Duran for the seventh inning during their crucial opening game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Despite Duran's perfect performance in the seventh, he faltered in the eighth by giving up a three-run homer to Austin Riley, leading the Braves to a 5-3 victory. Mattingly defended his decision to use Duran early…Toronto Star
• 29 Sep Austin Riley emerges as Braves unlikely wild card hero as Chris Sale, Jesús Luzardo duel in MLB playoff openerIn a surprising turn of events, Austin Riley hit a crucial three-run home run in the eighth inning, helping the Atlanta Braves win Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Despite his underwhelming regular season performance with only 19 home runs and a low batting average, Riley's timely hit proved decisive as the game ended with a score of 5-3 in favor of…Fox News
• 29 Sep Austin Riley's 3-run homer off Jhoan Duran rallies Braves past Phillies 5-3 in NLWCS openerIn the first game of the National League Wild Card Series, Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off closer Jhoan Duran to help the Braves win 5-3 over the Phillies in Atlanta on Tuesday. Riley's eighth-inning blast was pivotal after Duran, known for his stingy regular-season pitching, gave up back-to-back hits and a walk that set up the rally. The game saw a strong performance by both starting pitchers, Chris Sale of…Toronto Star
• 29 Sep Phillies vs. Braves prediction, picks: Chris Sale dominates in NL Wild Card Game 1Malik Smith predicts that the Atlanta Braves will dominate the Philadelphia Phillies in their National League Wild Card Game 1, citing the Braves as -206 favorites based on Chris Sale's strong performance and the Phillies' late-season struggles and injuries. The article argues that despite Luzardo’s recent return from injury, he and rookie Andrew Painter are unlikely to match up well against Sale, making the Braves…New York Post

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