Radio call of Austin Riley's homer will have Braves fans even more fired up
Have you heard Atlanta Braves radio announcer Ben Ingram's call of Austin Riley's go-ahead home run? Because we have, and we have thoughts.
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Phillies Blew Game 1 Against the Braves. Here’s Why They Should Still Win the Series
Philadelphia is one loss from elimination after Austin Riley’s crushing three-run homer, but the Phillies may actually have more reasons […]
Former Twin Jhoan Duran suffers crushing moment in Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 1
Former Twins closer Jhoan Duran unfortunately allowed a big home run in the Wild Card Series.
What Phillies’ Don Mattingly said after Jhoan Duran decision failed vs. Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies were close to getting the 1-0 lead in their National League Wild Card Series matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, but a surprising decision by manager Don Mattingly late in Game 1 backfired. Mattingly called on closer Jhoan Duran to close out the game earlier than usual, with the star closer […] The post What Phillies’ Don Mattingly said after Jhoan Duran decision failed vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies Stoplight🚦: Instant reaction to crushing Game 1 loss to Braves
On the latest episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦, Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo break down a crushing Game 1 loss to […]
Brutal stat for Game 1 Wild Card Series losers hints at Phillies being cooked
The Philadelphia Phillies were six outs from putting the Atlanta Braves on the brink of elimination. Instead, they are one loss from going home, and recent postseason history offers little comfort after Tuesday’s 5-3 defeat at Truist Park. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan noted, Game 1 winners have gone 15-1 in Wild Card Series since MLB […] The post Brutal stat for Game 1 Wild Card Series losers hints at Phillies being cooked appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Austin Riley overcomes struggles, delivers biggest moment of Braves season
WHAT A GAME! Major League Baseball was nice enough to give the 94-win Braves the 2:00 PM time slot against the division-rival Phillies — a decision they’re probably regretting right about now. Because it’s highly unlikely any of the three remaining Wild Card Series deliver like Atlanta and Philadelphia did in Game 1. The series […]
Oceans of empty seats put MLB's Wild Card schedule back under the microscope
Empty upper decks at Truist Park during Tuesday's Phillies-Braves game only highlight Major League Baseball's ongoing postseason scheduling problem.
Braves initiate exorcism with Austin Riley’s huge homer, 5-3 win over Phillies in NLWC Game 1
The Braves have not had a good time playing the Phillies in the postseason recently. Austin Riley had a nightmarish 2026 season. While the end of this story isn’t yet set down in ink, the first intonations of a ritual chant could be heard on Tuesday afternoon, as Riley hit a monstrously-important three-run shot and […]
Austin Riley makes jaw-dropping Braves history with dagger home run vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves escaped with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series thanks to a clutch home run by Austin Riley. The third baseman came through with a three-run long ball late in the game to give Atlanta the lead after the ball club had […] The post Austin Riley makes jaw-dropping Braves history with dagger home run vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Crushing…: Braves 5, Phillies 3
Jesus Luzardo, who’s last start was back on September 7th, pitched five innings of one-run ball. It was easily the best-case scenario given how things could play out. The Phillies’ offense entered this postseason ranked 28th in wRC+ and was without Luis Arraez, who was their cleanup hitter before a brutal sprained ankle took him […]
Don Mattingly’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble backfires spectacularly in Phillies Game 1 loss to Braves
The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series after a crazy ending that will leave Philadelphia Phillies fans confused. The Phillies were leading 3-2 entering the bottom of the 8th inning, and it seemed as if manager Don Mattingly was a genius for putting in closer Jhoan Duran for the 7th […] The post Don Mattingly’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble backfires spectacularly in Phillies Game 1 loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies’ Jhoan Duran gamble doesn’t pay off in Game 1 against Braves
Don Mattingly turned to Jhoan Duran way earlier than expected in Game 1 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series.
Heartbreaking: Phillies Fall 5-3 to Braves on Austin Riley Go-Ahead Homer
The Phillies opened the 2026 postseason on the road in Atlanta, facing the division-rival Braves in a best-of-three Wild Card series. The Phillies had them on the ropes, taking a 3-2 lead into the 8th inning, but a heartbreaking 3-run home run from Austin Riley pushed the Braves to a 5-3 win. 10 thoughts from […] The post Heartbreaking: Phillies Fall 5-3 to Braves on Austin Riley Go-Ahead Homer appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Braves’ Austin Riley saves Walt Weiss after boneheaded Chris Sale decision in Game 1 vs. Phillies
On Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves went up 1-0 in their Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a wild 5-3 home win. The Braves found themselves trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but they managed to get two men on base, after which Austin Riley stepped up to the […] The post Braves’ Austin Riley saves Walt Weiss after boneheaded Chris Sale decision in Game 1 vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Braves Beat Phillies, Box Score Stats, Highlights & Updated Bracket After 2026 MLB Wild Card Game 1
The first home run of the 2026 MLB postseason decided Game 1 between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo gets shoutout after clutch playoff start vs. Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the first contest of the Wild Card series to kick off the playoffs. However, the first five frames proved to be a strong outing for Jesus Luzardo, as his performance earned him a huge shoutout from a popular baseball podcast. “Talkin’ Baseball” was […] The post Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo gets shoutout after clutch playoff start vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Aroldis Chapman in MLB history vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. Braves pitcher Chris Sale is accomplishing an amazing feat during Game 1. He joins Aroldis Chapman as the two pitchers etched their names in Major League Baseball postseason history. “Pitchers to throw 100.0+ mph in postseason at age 37+ under […] The post How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Aroldis Chapman in MLB history vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Braves’ Ozzie Albies made MLB postseason history in 2nd inning of NL Wild Card Series
The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. In Game 1 on Tuesday, Atlanta slugger Ozzie Albies made Major League Baseball postseason history. “Ozzie Albies wins the first ABS challenge in postseason history,” Talkin’ Baseball reported on X, formerly Twitter. Ozzie Albies wins the first ABS challenge in […] The post How Braves’ Ozzie Albies made MLB postseason history in 2nd inning of NL Wild Card Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October
A familiar foe returns for Braves fans as the Phillies head back into town Tuesday for the National League Wild Card Series. The first round of the postseason has been a thorn in the Braves’ side, ending their season in each of the last two times they made the playoffs, but this team is different […] The post The Braves’ Pitching Staff Will Carry Them Into October appeared first on The Lead .
NL Wild Card Game Discussion Phillies vs Braves Tuesday
So it begins. The National League Wild Card round starts with the Atlanta Braves hosting the Philadelphia Phillies. LHP Jesús Luzardo is the scheduled starter for the Phillies while the Braves will give the ball to LHP Chris Sale. First pitch is scheduled for 1pm central time and the game broadcast will be handled by […]
Open Thread For Tuesday’s Wild Card Games
We have four games today: Phillies @ Braves 2:00 Eastern We have lineups for this one: Today’s Lineups PHILLIES BRAVES Trea Turner – SS Drake Baldwin – C Kyle Schwarber – DH Ronald Acuna – RF Bryce Harper – RF Matt Olson – 1B Alec Bohm – 1B Mauricio Dubon – LF Derek Hill – […]
FanGraphs 2026 Wild Card Chat
Join the FanGraphs staff for a Wild Card chat, starting with Phillies/Braves. Open to all site readers!
MLB Wildcard 2026 Discussion Thread: Day 1
The Colorado Rockies did not make the playoffs (again), but it’s going to be a great day to talk about playoff baseball. Here’s today’s bracket: We’ll add lineups as they become available. Okay, let’s enjoy some October baseball. Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves — 12:00 pm MDT Record when teams met in 2026: Braves 9, Phillies 4 […]
MLB Wild Card Series Game 1: Phillies at Braves, White Sox at Astros, Red Sox at Yankees
The Cubs and Padres will be the last of the four Wild Card Series to get underway today. That game will begin at 9 p.m. CT and I will have the usual game preview up at 7 p.m. CT. In the meantime, there are three other Wild Card games today, so this is an all-purpose […]
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