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Phillies superstar Bryce Harper knew he had to ‘come up big’ with HR after a 7th-inning error

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said he knew he needed to deliver after a seventh-inning defensive misplay nearly helped end his team’s season Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. With Game 2 tied 1-1, Drake Baldwin’s fly ball to right glanced off Harper’s glove and was scored a double, allowing Sean Murphy to score the go-ahead […] The post Phillies superstar Bryce Harper knew he had to ‘come up big’ with HR after a 7th-inning error appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies make history with first-ever postseason game-ending ABS challenge

The Philadelphia Phillies made postseason history Wednesday, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings on the first game-ending Automated Ball-Strike challenge overturn in MLB playoffs history. With two outs in the bottom of the 10th, plate umpire Adam Beck called Andrew Painter’s 0-2 fastball to pinch-hitter Dominic Smith a ball. Painter and catcher JT […] The post Phillies make history with first-ever postseason game-ending ABS challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Andrew Painter, Alec Bohm lead Phillies past Braves to force Wild Card Series rubber match

The Atlanta Braves forced the Philadelphia Phillies into staring at possible early offseason plans. But Philly showed Wednesday it’s alive and kicking in these MLB Playoffs. Largely thanks to Andrew Painter, Alec Bohm and company forcing an extra game. Painter claimed the win on the hill, while Bohm powered a home run in the 4-3 […] The post Andrew Painter, Alec Bohm lead Phillies past Braves to force Wild Card Series rubber match appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Paint it black: Phillies 4, Braves 3

The Phillies’ season looked all but over. Thanks to a horrendous fielding error by Bryce Harper, the Phillies found themselves trailing the Braves by two runs in the eighth. But thanks to back-to-back home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Harper, a go-ahead home run by Alec Bohm in the tenth, and some gutsy pitching by […]

3 Braves most to blame for crushing Game 2 loss to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies escaped with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday to keep their season alive. Philadelphia was defeated 5-3 in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday in Game 1, but the Phillies bounced back in Game 2 to earn the win. It was a competitive affair that saw Philadelphia trailing […] The post 3 Braves most to blame for crushing Game 2 loss to Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Edmundo Sosa exits Phillies Wild Card Series Game 2 with injury

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Wednesday’s National League Wild Card Series Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves after appearing to aggravate a groin injury in the ninth inning. Sosa beat out a leadoff infield single with the score tied 3-3, then called for the training staff and came out of the game. Derek […] The post Edmundo Sosa exits Phillies Wild Card Series Game 2 with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies’ Alec Bohm blasts go-ahead 10th inning home run vs. Braves

Alec Bohm has entered the chat! The Philadelphia Phillies third baseman, who moved to first base, launched a solo home run to take a 4-3 lead in the top of the 10th inning of the NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. ALEC BOHM CRUSHES THE GO-AHEAD HOMER AS THE PHILLIES TAKE THE LEAD […] The post Phillies’ Alec Bohm blasts go-ahead 10th inning home run vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies star Bryce Harper makes up for defensive blunder in massive way vs. Braves

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper answered a costly defensive mistake with a game-tying home run in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s must-win Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. With the score tied 1-1 in the seventh, Drake Baldwin drove a ball to right field that Harper misjudged, allowing Sean Murphy to score […] The post Phillies star Bryce Harper makes up for defensive blunder in massive way vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies’ lousy bullpen leads to 116-pitch Game 2 effort from Cristopher Sanchez

Regardless of what happens in the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies series, one fact cannot be argued against: Christopher Sanchez left it all on the mound on Wednesday in Game 2. The Phillies’ bullpen is shaky at best, as it blew a lead in Game 1 en route to a 5-3 loss. The Phillies’ clear […] The post Phillies’ lousy bullpen leads to 116-pitch Game 2 effort from Cristopher Sanchez appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. reaches feat vs. Phillies last seen by Trea Turner in 2024

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. made postseason history Wednesday with two stolen bases in the first inning of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Walt Weiss moved Acuna back into the leadoff spot, and the 2023 National League MVP immediately created pressure. He drew a walk from Cristopher Sanchez, stole second and then […] The post Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. reaches feat vs. Phillies last seen by Trea Turner in 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The non-player who received blame for Phillies’ Game 1 loss, and it’s not Don Mattingly

On Tuesday afternoon, the Phillies dropped to 0-1 in their Wild Card playoff series vs the Atlanta Braves with a tough 5-3 road loss at Truist Park. The Phillies will now play for their season on Wednesday afternoon as they look to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 3. The Phillies led this […] The post The non-player who received blame for Phillies’ Game 1 loss, and it’s not Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints .

SnakePit Post-season GDT, #2

The first day of the post-season is in the books, and most of the games were pretty dull. The only excitement came in Atlanta, where the Braves came back late to take their opener. But elsewhere, the White Sox took the lead in the first inning, and never led by less than three from the […]

NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Phillies vs Braves Wednesday

It’s game 2 of the National League Wild Card series as the Atlanta Braves will try to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday afternoon. LHP Cristopher Sánchez will make the start for the Phillies while the Braves will hope RHP Tyler Mahle can help them dispose of Philadelphia. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00pm central time […]

Open Thread For Wednesday’s Wild Card Games

We have four game again. Same order as yesterday. The games were good yesterday. 2:00 Eastern: Phillies @ Braves. Braves won game one. Today it is Cristopher Sánchez (18-7, 2.91) vs. Tyler Mahle (7-10, 3.99) The lineups are posted already: Today’s Lineups PHILLIES BRAVES Trea Turner – SS Ronald Acuna – RF Kyle Schwarber – […]

Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker says he’d give same amount of effort for ‘$1’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are just days away from getting their 2026 playoff run underway as they look to add a third straight World Series championship to their trophy case. The Dodgers will play either the Atlanta Braves or the Philadelphia Phillies, with Atlanta leading 1-0 in that Wild Card matchup heading into Wednesday’s Game […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker says he’d give same amount of effort for ‘$1’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .