Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer, Andrew Painter's clutch relief deliver Phillies Game 2 wild-card win vs. Braves

Alec Bohm's 10th-inning homer, Andrew Painter's clutch relief deliver Phillies Game 2 wild-card win vs. Braves

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Key Points:

  • Alec Bohm, who struggled offensively during the first half of the 2026 season, hit a crucial go-ahead solo home run in the 10th inning of Game 2 in the National League wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves, helping the Phillies take a late lead.
  • Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter, making his postseason debut out of the bullpen, delivered three scoreless innings of relief and sealed the Phillies' 4-3 victory with a game-ending strikeout on a 99-mph fastball.
  • Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and three earned runs, showing resilience despite high pitch count and key defensive challenges, including a misplay by Bryce Harper.
  • The Braves had taken a 3-1 lead in the seventh inning, but back-to-back home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper tied the game before Bohm's decisive homer in extra innings.
  • The Phillies' win in Game 2 evened the series after losing Game 1, with the Braves entering the matchup as NL East champions and favorites following a strong performance by Austin Riley.

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