Braves vs. Phillies Game 3 predictions
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Phillies and Braves will face off in the decisive Game 3 of their Wild Card Series on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET at Truist Park, with Aaron Nola starting for Philadelphia and Raymond Kerr opening for Atlanta.
- The best-of-three series has been closely contested, with the Braves winning Game 1 on a late home run and the Phillies rallying in Game 2 with three late homers.
- The winner of Game 3 will advance to the NLDS to play the Dodgers, the back-to-back World Series champions.
- CBS Sports MLB experts are divided in their predictions: two favor the Phillies to win and complete a comeback, while two predict the Braves will prevail, citing momentum and home-field advantage.
- Key concerns include pitching uncertainties for both teams, with particular scrutiny on Aaron Nola's current form and the Braves' bullpen strategy using an opener.
