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3 big takeaways from the Phillies-Braves back-and-forth WC opener

The opening game of the National League Wild Card Series transformed from a pitching duel into an exchange of crucial hits on Tuesday afternoon. Atlanta ultimately secured a 5-3 triumph over Philadelphia, driven largely by Austin Riley connecting for a decisive three-run home run off opposing reliever Jhoan Duran in the eighth frame.

That unexpected blast helped the hosts capture a crucial victory in the best-of-three matchup.

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