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Bohm's home run powers Phillies over Braves to force Game 3 in Wild Card series
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Key Points:
- Alec Bohm hit a two-out, walk-off home run in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves, forcing a decisive Game 3 in their NL Wild Card Series.
- Bryce Harper overcame a crucial misplay in right field by hitting a key home run in the eighth inning, helping the Phillies rally from a 3-1 deficit with back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and himself.
- Phillies starter Andrew Painter delivered three scoreless innings to close out the game, while Braves starter Tyler Mahle pitched seven innings but was hampered by an abdominal injury scare before the game.
- The Phillies have historically dominated the Braves in postseason matchups and will look to continue that trend in Thursday’s Game 3, with Aaron Nola expected to start against Braves' Grant Holmes.
- Braves infielder Edmundo Sosa left the game with a leg injury in the ninth, though Phillies manager Don Mattingly indicated it did not appear serious.
