Three wild-card series were settled in two games -- but one will go the distance.
After the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres all finished their series in sweeps, the NL East showdown between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is the only game on wild-card Day 3. And after two dramatic finishes in the first two games -- the Phillies' Game 2 win coming in extra innings -- who knows what's in store for Thursday?
We've got you covered with the sights and sounds from Atlanta, plus our postgame takeaways when the series ends.
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The spin throw from Mauricio Dubón
— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2026
The pick from Matt Olson
What a beautiful play by the @Braves defense! pic.twitter.com/fpAJ8LPwWx
Hammerin' Harris! It's 3-0 Braves
MICHAEL HARRIS II GOES YARD!
— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2026
Game 3 is off and running! pic.twitter.com/sdBOmZmCDd
Kerr K's Harper en route to scoreless first
Ray K 🔥#LetItFly pic.twitter.com/BpUZhNvg4w
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 2, 2026