ESPNMultiple AuthorsOct 1, 2026, 08:42 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThree wild-card series were settled in two games — but one will go the distance.After the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres all finished their series in sweeps, the NL East showdown between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is the only game on wild-card Day 3. And after two dramatic finishes in the first two games — the Phillies’ Game 2 win coming in extra innings — who knows what’s in store for Thursday?We’ve got you covered with the sights and sounds from Atlanta, plus our postgame takeaways when the series ends.Key links: Mega-preview | Bracket | SchedulePhillies-BravesFollow live with pitch-by-pitch coverageHammerin’ Harris! It’s 3-0 BravesMICHAEL HARRIS II GOES YARD!Game 3 is off and running! pic.twitter.com/sdBOmZmCDd— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2026 Kerr K’s Harper en route to scoreless firstRay K 🔥#LetItFly pic.twitter.com/BpUZhNvg4w— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 2, 2026
Follow live: Michael Harris II opens scoring with three-run HR for Braves in decisive Game 3
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