Phillies Edge Braves 4-3 in Postseason Thriller, Forcing Game 3
In Atlanta, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in a postseason baseball game, with key plays from Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm in extra innings to force a Game 3.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 30, 2026 —
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a critical 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a postseason baseball game played in Atlanta. The win forces a decisive Game 3 in the series.
The closely contested matchup went into extra innings, with key offensive contributions from Phillies’ players Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm proving instrumental in the team’s success. These plays ultimately allowed the Phillies to break the tie and take the lead, a lead they maintained to secure the win.
The final score reflected the tight competition, with the Phillies narrowly defeating the Braves 4-3. The outcome of this game ensures that the series will continue to a third game, adding anticipation for the next contest between the two teams.
Further details regarding the specific timing of the extra innings, the nature of the key plays by Harper and Bohm, or the full box score were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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