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'Thinking About My Son': Bryce Harper Gets Emotional After Last-Minute Heroics Keep Phillies Alive

Going head-to-head in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series, Tyler Mahle and Cristopher Sanchez limited their opponents to a single run each. Seven innings of postseason drama later, the score was tied 1-1 until what appeared to be a game-changing blunder by Bryce Harper in right field.

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What Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez told Bryce Harper before clutch HR

The Philadelphia Phillies will live to play another day. Philadelphia had its back against the wall against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. But thanks in part to Bryce Harper, the Phillies staved off elimination in their NL Wild Card series.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Andrew Painter Showcases Why He is a Key Part of Phillies Future

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to even up their series against the Atlanta Braves with a thrilling Game 2 win. In the win, the team got some big performances from key players. With their season on the line, the Phillies were able to find a way on Wednesday afternoon.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Why Phillies can advance to NLDS after beating Braves in extras

The Philadelphia Phillies do not need to become a complete team overnight to reach the NLDS. They need their biggest bats to punish mistakes and enough pitching to keep Thursday’s deciding game within reach.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sport Relay / September 30

Bohm, Phillies Beat Braves in Middle Game

Alec Bohm kept the Philadelphia Phillies season alive with a 10th inning solo home run in a come from behind 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game Two of the NL Wild Card Round.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Kyle Schwarber sends powerful message after Phillies’ Game 2 comeback win

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. While the Braves did not play their best game, the Phillies still earned the win.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper knew he had to ‘come up big’ with HR after a 7th-inning error

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said he knew he needed to deliver after a seventh-inning defensive misplay nearly helped end his team’s season Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Philadelphia Phillies’ Game 3 Pitching Plans Revealed

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season was one loss from ending in Atlanta. Then Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Andrew Painter refused to let it happen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Phillies make history with first-ever postseason game-ending ABS challenge

The Philadelphia Phillies made postseason history Wednesday, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings on the first game-ending Automated Ball-Strike challenge overturn in MLB playoffs history.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

3 Braves most to blame for crushing Game 2 loss to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies escaped with a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday to keep their season alive. Philadelphia was defeated 5-3 in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday in Game 1, but the Phillies bounced back in Game 2 to earn the win.

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Alec Bohm News / Field Level Media / September 30

Alec Bohm homers in 10th as Phillies even series with Braves

ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm's 10th-inning home run completed the Philadelphia Phillies' comeback and kept their season alive with a 4-3 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Phillies Win Wild Game 2 Against Braves, Extend NL Wild Card Series

Following a tough loss for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1, the team was back out there in Game 2 hoping for a different result. To start the game, the Phillies got off to a quick start with a double from Trea Turner.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Edmundo Sosa exits Phillies Wild Card Series Game 2 with injury

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa exited Wednesday’s National League Wild Card Series Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves after appearing to aggravate a groin injury in the ninth inning.

Cristopher Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Phillies’ lousy bullpen leads to 116-pitch Game 2 effort from Cristopher Sanchez

Regardless of what happens in the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies series, one fact cannot be argued against: Christopher Sanchez left it all on the mound on Wednesday in Game 2.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Bryce Harper Makes Admission After Loss to Braves

Bryce Harper had a chance to give the Philadelphia Phillies a late spark against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Instead, the veteran first baseman admitted afterward that a ball he hit down the line simply was not close enough to staying fair.

Bryson Stott News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Phillies Announce Bryson Stott Decision Before Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies moved second baseman Bryson Stott into the cleanup spot Wednesday for Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.

Luis Arraez News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Philadelphia Phillies receive alarming Luis Arraez contract update

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the postseason already short-handed at second base.

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies

Chris Sale just did something he hadn’t done since Opening Day

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Phillies Make Major Change to Lineup Ahead of Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a devastating defeat in Game 1 of their NLWC matchup with the Atlanta Braves, losing 5-3. Being able to scratch three

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The 'Active 200-K pitchers' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / September 30

J.T. Realmuto Makes MLB History During Wild Card Series With Braves

J.T. Realmuto made MLB history during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series. The veteran catcher became the first player in MLB history to record an RBI triple as a catcher in back-to-back postseasons.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / September 30

Phillies' Don Mattingly Explains Jhoan Duran Decision In Game 1 Loss To Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies lost Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series 5-3 to the Atlanta Braves. After taking a 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh inning, Don Mattingly decided to go to his closer, Jhoan Duran, early.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to win

Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies

Riley delivered his biggest swing in quite some time in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1.

Chris Sale just did something he hadn't done since Opening Day

Michael King fires seven strong innings as Padres blank Cubs in Game 1

Hagen Smith gave the White Sox what they needed as Game 1 opener

Colson Montgomery makes White Sox history with postseason HR

Sean Burke vs. Hunter Brown: How starters match up in Game 2

Bryson Stott News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Phillies Facing Bryson Stott Decision After Unfortunate News

The Philadelphia Phillies finally punched their ticket to the postseason on Sunday. They will face their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves, in a best-of-three series with the winner advancing to the NLDS.

Luis Arraez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Luis Arraez Will Not Be On Phillies’ Wild Card Roster

The Phillies made the postseason but they will try to fend off Atlanta in the Wild Card round without a key bat. Manager Don Mattingly has informed reporters, including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, that infielder Luis Arraez will not be on the roster.