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Braves initiate exorcism with Austin Riley’s huge homer, 5-3 win over Phillies in NLWC Game 1

The Atlanta Braves secured a 5-3 victory in the opening game of their postseason series against the Philadelphia Phillies, overcoming a back-and-forth battle thanks to a decisive eighth-inning home run by Austin Riley. Despite early struggles against strong pitching and a defensive miscue that allowed Philadelphia to temporarily pull ahead, Atlanta's late offensive surge gave them a 1-0 advantage in the matchup.

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