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Braves hit 3 homers, including 3-run shot by Harris, to beat Phillies 6-2 in wild card clincher
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, advancing to the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, supported by strong pitching from Ray Kerr, who threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut.
- The Braves secured their first postseason series win since the 2021 World Series and their first-ever playoff series win against the Phillies, overcoming past postseason losses to Philadelphia.
- Phillies starter Aaron Nola struggled early, allowing three runs in 1 2/3 innings, while Phillies pitching overall faltered against key Braves home runs by Harris, Ozzie Albies, and Matt Olson.
- The Braves will open the Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Saturday following a sellout crowd of 41,731 at Truist Park for the decisive Wild Card game.
