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Austin Riley takes advantage of clean slate, delivers major postseason moment

After enduring a challenging regular season marked by a career-low batting average and declining power statistics, Atlanta infielder Austin Riley redeemed his campaign during the opening game of the…

MLB · 3d ago

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Mariners News: Austin Riley, Liam Hendriks, and Tyler Wade

The Major League Baseball postseason began with several opening round victories. Austin Riley provided a decisive three-run blast in the eighth frame to lift the Braves over the Phillies 5-3, while…

MLB · 3d ago

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Braves squander Chris Sale's gem but beat Phillies anyway, thanks to Austin Riley’s redemptive homer

The Atlanta Braves opened their wild-card series at home with a hard-fought victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, overcoming a late deficit to secure a crucial win. Ace pitcher Chris Sale delivered…

MLB · 3d ago

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Cam Schlittler, Austin Riley open MLB playoffs in style; Pete Prisco's NFL Power Rankings are out

The Major League Baseball postseason commenced with stellar individual performances as pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered a stellar 117-pitch outing over 6 1/3 scoreless innings to push the Yankees to…

NFL · 3d ago

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Watch Braves' Austin Riley deliver dramatic go-ahead home run vs Phillies

The opening game of the National League wild card round between Atlanta and Philadelphia transformed from a quiet pitcher duel into a late-inning offensive battle. Chris Sale and Jesús Luzardo…

MLB · 3d ago

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MLB Playoff Roundup: Austin Riley’s blast stuns Phillies

The opening round of the postseason brought plenty of drama across the league. In the American League, the Yankees dominated the Red Sox behind a stellar pitching performance from Cam Schlittler and…

MLB · 3d ago

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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…

MLB · 3d ago

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Braves News: Austin Riley heroic, Walt Weiss press conference, and more

The Atlanta Braves claimed a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park to secure the opening game of their National League Wild Card matchup. Starting pitcher Chris Sale put on a…

MLB · 3d ago

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Riley started week with toothache -- then started to find his swing

Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley dealt with a painful dental issue over the weekend, requiring an emergency root canal following a sudden toothache in Houston. Despite dealing with a numb face…

MLB · 7d ago

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Riley's clutch HR turns Braves' 8th-inning deficit into huge Game 1 win

Austin Riley delivered a decisive three-run blast in the eighth frame to erase a late deficit and lift Atlanta to a 5-3 victory over Philadelphia in the opening contest of their National League Wild…

MLB · 3d ago

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Mattingly’s decision to bring in Phillies closer Duran in the 7th inning backfires in loss to Braves

Philadelphia interim skipper Don Mattingly faced questions following a 5-3 opening loss in the National League Wild Card Series after deploying All-Star closer Jhoan Duran as early as the seventh…

MLB · 3d ago

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Where to watch Phillies vs Braves today: Time, predictions, channel for Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies face elimination on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Truist Park after dropping the opening matchup of their wild card series to the Atlanta Braves. Austin Riley powered the Braves to…

MLB · 3d ago

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Mets Morning News: Wild Card wins

The postseason action kicked off with notable Wild Card series results across Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves claimed a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, propelled by a crucial…

MLB · 3d ago

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Can one swing redeem a season?

During the opening contest of the National League Wild Card Series on September 29, 2026, Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley launched a crucial three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies at…

MLB · 3d ago

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MLB postseason turns to wild card Games 2 on Wednesday

Four elimination games highlight Wednesday's slate as the second day of the 2026 postseason unfolds across the league. In the opening action, the Atlanta Braves look to clinch their series against…

MLB · 3d ago

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Braves look to secure Wild Card series win behind Tyler Mahle

Atlanta enters today holding a series edge following yesterday's dramatic comeback victory, capped by Austin Riley launching a clutch three-run home run in the eighth inning off a triple-digit…

MLB · 3d ago

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Phillies Game 1 heartbreaker to Braves was shocking, not surprising

Philadelphia dropped the opening contest of the National League Wild Card Series by a 5-3 margin to Atlanta yesterday. The decisive blow arrived in the eighth frame when Austin Riley launched a…

MLB · 3d ago

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Braves vs. Phillies LIVE updates for NL wild card playoff Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies enter Game 2 facing elimination against the Atlanta Braves following a 5-3 loss in the series opener. Austin Riley fueled the Braves' comeback win with a crucial home run,…

MLB · 3d ago

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Ex-Red Sox Xander Bogaerts, Jordan Hicks, and more got in the playoff action yesterday

Tuesday's postseason schedule featured several notable outcomes across three different matchups. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies five to three, highlighted by Austin Riley…

MLB · 3d ago

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Murphy at catcher while others shift around in Braves lineup

The Atlanta Braves have drastically altered their batting order for Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, inserting Sean Murphy behind the plate while benching Mike Yastrzemski. Managerial…

MLB · 3d ago

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MLB Wild Card Round day 2: Open Thread

Postseason baseball action continued with Game 2 schedules announced across four best-of-three Wild Card series broadcast on Peacock, following opening-game victories by the Atlanta Braves, Chicago…

MLB · 3d ago

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Phillies vs. Braves live updates, news, lineups: Christopher Sánchez, Tyler Mahle take the mound in Game 2

The Atlanta Braves grabbed the early advantage in their National League wild-card matchup by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday. Austin Riley provided the decisive blow with a…

MLB · 3d ago

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MLB Wild Card Round Day Two Game Thread

The opening stretch of the postseason brought mixed results, leaving four franchises one victory away from advancing and four facing elimination. In the matchup between Atlanta and Philadelphia,…

MLB · 3d ago

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Braves vs Phillies Wild Card chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs Cristopher Sánchez

The Atlanta Braves send Tyler Mahle to the mound this afternoon aiming to lock up a Wild Card round victory. Mahle enters this matchup carrying strong recent momentum against Philadelphia, having…

MLB · 3d ago

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NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Phillies vs Braves Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon for the second game of their National League Wild Card series at Truist Park. Atlanta holds a chance to eliminate their…

MLB · 3d ago

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Who should Dodgers root for in NL wild card series? Breaking down Phillies, Braves matchups

Manager Dave Roberts and infielder Max Muncy are keeping the Los Angeles Dodgers grounded as the team rests during a first-round bye and awaits their upcoming National League Division Series…

MLB · 2d ago

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Keep nodding, Andrew: Painter crafts ‘career-altering' outing in must-win spot

Rookie starting pitcher Andrew Painter rescued Philadelphia from postseason elimination on Wednesday afternoon by tossing three scoreless innings during a 4-3, ten-inning victory against Atlanta.…

MLB · 2d ago

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Phillies vs Braves predictions: Who we see winning NL wild card Game 3

The opening round of the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason has reached a decisive third game following three sweeps in the other matchups. The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are set to…

MLB · 2d ago

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See Ozzie Albies pile it on Phillies with electric home run in NL wild card

During Game 3 of the National League wild-card matchup on Thursday, October 1, Atlanta infielder Ozzie Albies extended his team's advantage by driving a left-handed, two-run home run into right field…

MLB · 1d ago

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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…

MLB · 3d ago