Braves power past Phillies in Game 3 to book NLDS showdown with Dodgers
Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of their National League wildcard series.

TL;DR
- Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in decisive Game 3 of National League wildcard series.
- Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning.
- Ray Kerr pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut.
- Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also homered for the Braves.
- The Braves advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
- This is the Braves' first postseason series win since the 2021 World Series.
- Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola was pulled after 1 2/3 innings, allowing three runs.