When is Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 3? Date, Time and Lineups

Key Points:

• The National League Wild Card Series between the Phillies and Braves is tied 1-1, with Game 3 on Thursday deciding who advances to the NLDS; a Phillies win sets up a rematch with the Dodgers, while the Braves seek their first NLDS appearance since 2023.
• Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly indicated Aaron Nola is likely to start Game 3, though ace Zack Wheeler could pitch on short rest or appear in relief; the Braves have not confirmed their starter, with options including Grant Holmes or left-handers Ray Kerr or Brent Suter.
• The Phillies may be without infielder Edmundo Sosa due to a right leg injury, potentially shifting Bryce Harper to first base and Derek Hill to right field; the Braves' lineup is stronger against right-handed pitching, with Mike Yastrzemski in left field and Mauricio Dubón at shortstop.
• Both teams expect to have most of their bullpen available for the elimination game, with Phillies closer Jhoan Duran hopeful to return and Braves closer Raisel Iglesias along with setup men ready after pitching in the first two games; Robert Suarez, recently returning from injury, may also be called upon by the Braves.
• Key players' recent performances include Phillies' Alec Bohm and back-to-back homers by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in Game 2, while Braves' Michael Harris and Mauricio Dubón have strong hitting stats, though star Ronald Acuña Jr. is yet to get a hit in the series.